Explore Lincoln’s trail system right from the campground.
UTV & ATV Trails
Lincoln is surrounded by forest roads and designated motorized routes, with mountain lakes, lookouts and big views waiting at the end of the ride. Some days the ride itself is the best part.
Below are some of our favorite outings. Pick a route that fits your machine and experience, then check the current motor vehicle use map before heading out.
Local tips from Matt and Nichole, owners of Lost Moose Meadows.
Quick facts
Most riding around Lincoln is on forest roads, from well graded gravel to rocky two track, with a few designated trails built for ATVs and bikes. You can keep it to an easy scenic cruise or spend a full day in the backcountry. Wildlife sightings are common, so keep an eye out for deer and elk along the way.
Summer and fall are the best riding months. Spring can bring mud and lingering snow up high, and late summer can get dusty, so a pair of goggles never hurts.
With direct access to Lincoln’s trail system, you can ride out from the campground without loading the machines back onto the trailer. Our pull through sites also leave plenty of room for your RV, trailer and machines.
Before choosing a ride, check the requirements for your machine and any public roads along the route.
These are some of our favorite rides from Lost Moose Meadows. Pick an outing, ask us about the route and use the current motor vehicle use map to plan the details.
One of our favorite longer rides. Head over Dalton Mountain and work your way toward Helmville through the backcountry. The road climbs through thick forest, crosses the mountain and drops into open sagebrush hills on the other side, so you get two very different kinds of Montana country in one day.
Another favorite full day ride from camp. The route heads north of Lincoln, climbs over Huckleberry Pass and works its way down toward Ovando and the lower Blackfoot Valley. Expect miles of quiet forest roads, mountain views and plenty of chances to spot wildlife.
A great ride when you want a day in the mountains without making a big loop. The route climbs into the country north of Lincoln and ends at Coopers Lake, a pretty mountain lake surrounded by forest. Bring a rod if you like. See our fishing guide for Coopers Lake.
Granite Butte Lookout is one of our favorite destinations, and getting there is half the fun. We like taking the backcountry route through Poorman and Gould Creeks instead of just following the main roads. The lookout sits right on the Continental Divide at 7,587 feet, with views of the Scapegoat Wilderness and the Big Belt Mountains, and the Continental Divide Trail passes right by it. The first lookout here was built in 1932 and rebuilt in 1962.
Main approach: The standard road approach uses Stemple Pass Road, Marsh Creek Road and Granite Butte Road. The last 1.5 miles get narrower and rougher, and the Forest Service strongly recommends high clearance. Granite Butte lookout and main approach information
A fun change of pace from the forest roads. Trail 471 links old logging roads with trail built just for ATVs and motorcycles, with tight corners, short climbs, hairpin turns and spots where you squeeze between the trees. When it opens back up onto the old roads, you can relax and enjoy the ride. It’s open to machines 50 inches wide or less, so it’s not for side by sides.
There are lots of ways to connect roads and trails around Lincoln, so stop by the office before you head out. We’re always happy to show you some of our favorite routes on the map.
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