USFS National Forest System Trails · Montana · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Kootenai National Forest, Montana?
Yes — Kootenai National Forest in Montana has 120 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 37 segments, typically open Jun–Oct, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 120 mi37 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 1,820 mi2,087 segments
- Bike season
- Jun–OctUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 9trail segments
7% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Kootenai National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Peak | 12.18 | Native Material | — |
| Swede Mtn Bike Trail | 11.33 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Mcguire/Inch | 10.42 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Cliff Point/Thirsty Mountain | 9.93 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Lydia Pinkham | 9.59 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Bobtail Ridge | 8.19 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Canyon Divide | 8.14 | Native Material | — |
| Sorrel Gulch | 6.69 | Native Material | — |
| 20 Odd Atv | 6.15 | Native Material | — |
| Turner Mountain | 5.79 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Starry Goat | 5.59 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| 20 Odd Peak | 5.54 | Native Material | — |
| Cripple Horse | 5.4 | Native Material | — |
| Stevens Ridge | 4.98 | Native Material | — |
| Elk Mtn. | 4.91 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Kootenai National Forest?
- Kootenai National Forest has about 120 mi of bike-designated trail across 37 segments, out of 1,820 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Kootenai National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 30 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Kootenai National Forest (Montana)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Jun–Oct season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.