USFS National Forest System Trails · Montana · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Lolo National Forest, Montana?
Yes — Lolo National Forest in Montana has 182 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 119 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 182 mi119 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 2,334 mi773 segments
- Bike season
- Year-roundUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 4trail segments
8% 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 Lolo National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cc Divide | 54.79 | Native Material | — |
| Rattlesnake Creek | 16.75 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Kreis Pond Red Loop | 14.66 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Sheep Mountain | 14.02 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Stuart Peak | 13 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Up Up Ridge | 11.5 | Native Material | — |
| Storm Peak | 10.68 | Native Material | — |
| Dry-Wilkes Divide | 10.56 | Native Material | — |
| Blue Mtn Hiking & Equestrian | 9.45 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Reservation Divide | 8.47 | Native Material | — |
| River Trail | 8.46 | Native Material | — |
| Table Top Mountain | 7.57 | Native Material | — |
| Wilkes Creek | 7.29 | Native Material | — |
| Snowstorm Ridge | 6.25 | Native Material | — |
| Savenac Creek | 6.16 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Lolo National Forest?
- Lolo National Forest has about 182 mi of bike-designated trail across 119 segments, out of 2,334 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Lolo National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 77 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Lolo National Forest (Montana)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.