Upper Dayton Creek OHV Trail aka Blacktail-Wild Bill ORV Trail System

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Located near Kalispell, in the Flathead National Forest of northwest Montana, Upper Dayton Creek OHV Trail is part of a unique trail system unlike any other one in a National Forest. Designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1979, it was not until the 2000's that members from two local 4-wheel d...Read More
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Highlights of Upper Dayton Creek OHV Trail aka Blacktail-Wild Bill ORV Trail System

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Iconic Category IconIconic
Rock Category IconRock
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
6019 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
918
Nearest Town
Lakeside
Nearest Services
Lakeside
Management Agency
Flathead National Forest
District
Swan Lake Ranger District

Overview

Located near Kalispell, in the Flathead National Forest of northwest Montana, Upper Dayton Creek OHV Trail is part of a unique trail system unlike any other one in a National Forest. Designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1979, it was not until the 2000's that members from two local 4-wheel drive clubs were given the "OK" to create numerous manmade "challenge features" along several forest roads that now make up the three legs of the Blacktail-Wild Bill ORV Trail system. This trail system is the northernmost Jeep Badge of Honor (BOH) trail, and by far the most unique trail system Jeep has recognized. Obstacles include natural rock ledges, deep machine cut holes, large tractor tires, and huge logs. Jeep owners from across the country might visit this area mainly in summer, but don't be fooled. Even during the winter, this area is an off-roader's fun house.

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19 Waypoints
59 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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