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Dillon, MT

Beaverhead Adventures Trail Guide

Born and raised in Southwest Montana, our team knows every ridge and valley. All machines are equipped with Polaris Ride Command GPS trail guides and use designated motorized roads and OHV corridors across the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Beaverhead Mountains, Pioneer Mountains, and surrounding public lands.

Starting Hubs & Booking

Dillon Hub (Primary)

480 N Montana St, Dillon, MT — most 3-hour, 6-hour, and full-day rides start directly from the shop with no trailering required.

Apex / Birch Creek

Trailered Zone — we trailer your machines to the Apex/Birch Creek Parking area, approximately 12 miles north of Dillon.

Grasshopper Inn

Polaris, MT — the premier “stay and play” basecamp where you can ride directly from the property into the Pioneer Mountains.

Zone1

Pioneer Front

Argenta / Kelly / Black & Baldy Mountain — Riding Area A

Duration:3-hour, 6-hour, or full-day/multi-day

Difficulty:Easy to Advanced (Technical 4×4 connectors)

Best For

Confident riders wanting varietyLake destinationsOld mining roadsRidgetop views

Highlights

Kelly Reservoir — great for lunch
Black & Baldy Mountain road network
Taylor Creek ride to Bannack — Montana’s First Territorial Capital
Argenta mining town

Terrain

Sage foothills
Timbered slopes
Rocky 4×4 connectors
High-ridge viewpoints

Access to the Estler Lake area requires an advanced rider

Zone2

Snowcrest / Gravelly Front

Sweetwater / Red Canyon / Rob Ledford WMA — Riding Area B

Duration:3-hour, 6-hour, or full-day

Difficulty:Beginner to Intermediate (Easy–Moderate)

Best For

Panoramic mountain viewsRolling sage hillsFlexible loopsWildlife viewing

Highlights

Sweetwater Road and Red Canyon climb
Snowcrest & Gravelly massive ridge walls
Rob Ledford Wildlife Management Area
Fries Place and Ruby Reservoir loops
Panoramic views of Antone Peak & Blacktail Mountains

Terrain

Smooth dirt roads
Timbered canyons
Creek bottoms
High ridges with occasional rocky patches

Sweetwater Road / Red Canyon is a great 3-hour ride; Gravelly views are a 6-hour or full-day
Fantastic for early-season riding with snow-capped peaks still visible

Zone3

East Pioneers

Birch Creek, Dinner Station & Willow Creek — Riding Area C

Duration:6-hour or full-day

Difficulty:Beginner to Intermediate (Easy–Moderate)

Best For

FamiliesRelaxed scenic cruisingShaded forest ridingSpotting wildlife

Highlights

Birch Creek Road (FS 7401)
Dinner Station Campground with restrooms
Willow Creek drainage with restrooms
Apex Alpine Ride with extended return via Kelly Reservoir

Terrain

Shaded forest corridors
Creek bottoms
Timbered benches & meadows
Rocky upper sections

Trails north of Willow Creek are prohibited private lands

Zone4

Grasshopper Inn Basecamp

Premier “Stay & Play” — Located near Polaris, MT

Duration:3-hour, 6-hour, or full-day/multi-day

Difficulty:Beginner to Intermediate (Easy–Moderate)

Best For

Families & sightseeing groupsOvernight “stay & ride” tripsHot springs stopsExploring ghost towns

Highlights

Pioneer Scenic Byway views
Crystal Park gem digging
Comet & Elkhorn mine
Coolidge Ghost Town
Maverick Mountain ski area
Sawtooth Lake — high-alpine lakes

Terrain

Alpine benches & meadows
Historic mining corridors
Paved/gravel scenic highways
Timbered slopes

Ride directly from the Grasshopper Inn property
Coolidge Ghost Town & high-alpine lakes are walk-in/non-motorized only
Also serves as a premier winter snowmobile base camp

Zone5

Build Your Adventure

“My” Montana Bucket List

Best For

Custom multi-day itinerariesAuthentic Montana lodgingTrusted alliance networkPersonalized route planning

Highlights

Polaris-enhanced machines
Authentic Montana lodging partners
3-day escapes to full expeditions
We love showing off Montana — just call!

Terrain

Varies — we design it around you

Anaconda, MT

Pintler Adventures Trail Guide

Welcome to Pintler Adventures in Anaconda, Montana. Your rental gives you access to the spectacular Pintler Range, the Continental Divide, and the Mt. Haggin Wildlife Management Area. All machines are equipped with Polaris Ride Command GPS trail guides and use designated motorized trails within the Beaverhead–Deerlodge National Forest and surrounding public lands.

Starting Hubs & Booking

Sugar Loaf Lodge & Cabins

Primary riding hub perched on the Continental Divide above Anaconda. All Mt. Haggin and Continental Divide rides start directly from here.

Copper Court RV Park

Booking kiosk in Anaconda. Guests can book here and then head up to Sugar Loaf Lodge to begin their ride.

Georgetown Area

For access to Georgetown Lake corridors and the Pintler Range, machines must be delivered by our team or trailered by the guest.

Zone 1

Mt. Haggin & Continental Divide

Sugar Loaf Lodge & Cabins — Ride directly from the property

All Mt. Haggin and Continental Divide rides start directly from Sugar Loaf Lodge, perched on the Continental Divide above Anaconda. Routes follow designated motorized trails within the Beaverhead–Deerlodge National Forest and the Mt. Haggin Wildlife Management Area.

Ride1

Dry Creek Trailhead Loop

Duration:3–6 Hours

Difficulty:Beginner–Intermediate

A smooth, scenic warm-up ride perfect for families, first-timers, and anyone easing into mountain terrain.

Highlights

Easy to learn the machine
Big views early in the ride
Great for half-day rentals

Ride2

Grassy Mountain Lookout Ride

Duration:3–6 Hours

Difficulty:Intermediate

Climb to the historic Grassy Mountain Fire Lookout Tower via a legal motorized access route for panoramic 360° views of the Pintlers, Big Hole, and Highlands.

Highlights

Historic fire lookout tower
360° panoramic views
A true “destination ride”

Ride3

Mount Haggin Meadows & Wildlife Loop

Duration:3–6 Hours

Difficulty:Beginner–Intermediate

Wide-open meadows, wildlife corridors, and gentle two-track looping through willow bottoms and rolling hills toward the North Fork of Warm Springs Creek.

Highlights

Prime wildlife territory
Open meadows & creek bottoms
Perfect for families and groups

Ride4

Full Mt. Haggin Traverse to Seymour Lake

Duration:6–8 Hours

Difficulty:Intermediate

The signature all-day Pintler ride — combining meadows, Grassy Mountain, and the Seymour Lake basin for the most complete experience on the property.

Highlights

Most complete Pintler ride
Huge variety of terrain
Lakeside corridors & high ridges

Guest Tips

Wildlife is common — give animals space
Stay on designated motorized routes
Weather changes fast at elevation
Cell service is limited — GPS units available on all machines
Respect all gates and signage

Zone 2

Georgetown & Pintler Range

Georgetown Area — Delivery or Trailered Access Required

For access to the Georgetown Lake corridors and the Pintler Range, machines must be delivered by our team or trailered by the guest. Routes use designated motorized trails within the Beaverhead–Deerlodge National Forest and surrounding public lands.

Ride1

Storm Lake Basin Loop

Duration:Half-day

Difficulty:Beginner–Intermediate

A smooth climb into the Storm Lake basin with shoreline access, big views, and cool alpine air — great for building confidence on the machine.

Highlights

Cool alpine air
Lakeside access & big views
Confidence-building terrain

Ride2

Peterson Meadows Scenic Ride

Duration:Full-day

Difficulty:Beginner–Intermediate

Transition from the Mill Creek corridor into the wide-open Peterson Meadows for wildlife visibility and rolling two-track. Great for mixed-experience groups.

Highlights

High wildlife visibility
Open meadows & interior loops
Gentle, scenic riding

Ride3

East Fork Reservoir Overlook Ride

Duration:Full-day

Difficulty:Intermediate

Climb the East Fork divide on designated motorized routes for sweeping views over East Fork Reservoir and the Philipsburg valley.

Highlights

Sweeping views of East Fork Reservoir
Philipsburg valley panorama
Great midday destination ride

Ride4

Red Lion Ridge & Timber Loop

Duration:Full-day

Difficulty:Intermediate

A rugged loop featuring ridge spurs, timbered valleys, and classic Montana backcountry with options to connect toward Philipsburg.

Highlights

Classic Montana backcountry feel
Cool, shaded riding
Flexible loop options

Pro Tips From Our Team

The team at Rental Adventures West is filled with knowledgeable guides who know this Montana region like the backs of their hands. Here are some pro tips to review before setting out on your adventure.

Arrive Early

Get to your pickup location 15-30 minutes early for a safety briefing and gear setup.

Safety Briefing

All riders get a thorough safety briefing and machine orientation before heading out.

Bring a Camera

Montana's scenery is unbeatable. You'll want to capture the views and memories!

Call Ahead

Our team can customize routes and recommendations based on your experience level.

Winter Trail Areas

Montana's backcountry transforms into a true winter wonderland. Our team knows every ridge and valley, even when they're covered with snow. Let us point you in the right direction!

Red Lion Snowmobile Trail System

Pintler Adventures

Located at Georgetown Lake, this system offers 32 miles of groomed and marked trails. Maintained by the Anaconda Snowmobile Club in collaboration with the Forest Service and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Parking is available at the Red Bridge Fishing Access and Cable Mountain Campground.

32 miles groomed trailsMarked & maintainedParking available

Dillon

Beaverhead Adventures

200 miles of groomed trails, highlights include Coolidge and Elkhorn mines and Reservoir Lake. Major groomed trails heading west and north interconnect with Wisdom/Jackson and Wise River trail systems. Southerly trail links up with Salmon, Idaho snowmobile club trails.

200 miles groomed trailsHistoric mine sitesInterconnected systems