NW Loop
Rick 7/24/08 
Kalispell to Libby via Hwy 2. Libby to Eureka via Hwy 37. Eureka to Whitefish via Hwy 93
The Libby-Eureka stretch is awesome.
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Friar John
John 7/23/08 
Yaak and Back: Libby to Eureka along Kookanusa lake, then west to Yaak, south to Hwy 2 and east back to Libby.
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Hot Springs Loop
Dana 7/1/08 
Missoula to Polson to Big Arm, to Hot Springs, to Plains, and back to Missoula. About 225 miles and really a nice ride. Eat lunch in the public park at Hot Springs.
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Thru the Mountains - Thru the Sage
Justin 6/20/08 
Starting at the "m" in Bozeman, take the Bridger highway North thru battle ridge pass to where the highway turns right near Flathead Creek, keep following the highway until you come to highway 89 North. Take a right to head south thru the Sage prairies of Wilsall, Clyde park and Livingston, Get on the Interstate to head west back to Bozeman. This is a great way to get out for a couple hours, see 5 different mountain ranges and, can easily be reversed for a change of pace.
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Paradise Run
Justin 6/20/08 
Starting from Livingston, take 89 south to Gardiner. Return on 89 to the north until you come to the
intersection of 89 and East River Road. Take East River Road until it joins 89 again - about 100 miles.
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Absarokee Run
Justin 6/19/08 
Highway between Absarokee and Red lodge, full of twists and a beautiful view of the North side of the
Beartooth Mountain Range.
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Holter Lake
Oscar 6/17/08 
From Cascade, Montana to Holter Lake turn off using old Hwy 91. Very scenic route with lots of fun turns. Watch for rocks under all the bridges.
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US 12 Lolo Pass
Oscar 6/17/08 
From Lolo, Montana to Kooskia, Idaho. Great scenic road but watch for moose.
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Highway 37 from Eureka to Libby
Don 6/16/08 
You travel along Lake Koocanusa for 70 miles. The scenery is incredible along with the road conditions. (Stop and enjoy the views at the Libby Dam)
I've ridden almost every inch of this great state and while this run isn't long it is one of my favorites and is a must
at least once a year.
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Bridger-Red Lodge-Absarokee
Jim 6/15/08 
Beginning in Billings, take I-90 west and take the main Laurel exit. At the end of the exit ramp turn left and take Highway 212 to Rockvale. At Rockvale turn left and take Highway 310 to Bridger. One mile past Bridger turn right onto Highway 72 going to Belfry. Go through Belfry and take Highway 308 to Bearcreek and then Red Lodge. When you arrive in Red Lodge, turn right and ride through town. Feel free to stop for a refreshment or to shop. As you are nearing the edge of town, take a left onto Highway 78 and head towards Roscoe. Continue on 78 to Absarokee and then on to Columbus. When to get in to Columbus you will cross the railroad tracks and come to a stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign which is Highway 10 and stay on Highway 10 to Park City. Stay on Highway 10 and pass under the Interstate. Continue on 10 to Laurel. When you reach the stoplight in Laurel, take a right passing under the railroad and continue on back under the interstate. Cross the river and take a left on Thiel Road (which becomes River road in 2 miles). Continue on River Road until it ties in to Duck Creek Road. Take a left and stay on Duck Creek road until it ties into the South Frontage Road. Turn right and follow the frontage road back to Billings.
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Lake Koocanusa
Brian 6/14/08 
Starting from Kalispell, head North on Highway 93 to Eureka. Turn on Highway 37 to Libby. From Libby
turn east on Highway 2 back to Kalispell.
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Northwest Loop
Pat 6/14/08 
Take Hwy 93 to Ravalli, turn on Hwy 200. Take Hwy 200 to Hwy 56. Take Hwy 56 to Hwy 2. Take Hwy 2 to
Hwy 93 back down to Ravalli.
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Flathead Lake Loop
Pat 6/14/08 
Start in Polson, take either Hwy 93 or Hwy 35 to complete the loop around Flathead Lake. A gorgeous summer ride. Can be done in a day.
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Toy Run
Tanaia 6/14/08 
Donated toys from in and around Billings are given to the Salvation Army where the toys stay in Montana.
The ride starts from North Park fire station and ends at Rimrock Mall. Ride is done the 1st or 2nd weekend in
December so that the children of Montana are able to receive their gifts by Christmas. The Toy Run is organized by the
Roaddogs of Billings. All are invited to ride, no need to have a bike, 4 wheelers and vehicles are welcome also.
Over the last few years the ride has included some 500+ bikes and $1000s in toys and donations.
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Bridger-Redlodge-Columbus round
Glenn 6/14/08 
Start in Billings Take I90 to Laurel then US 212 to Ft Rockvale Jct US 310 (gas) US 310 So to
Bridger (gas) MT 72 to Belfry, MT 308 to Red Lodge (gas) MT 78 to Absarokee (gas) and Columbus (gas) then I90 back to
Billings.
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Beautiful Montana
Pat 6/14/08 
You should put in all 'runs/loops' I don't think there is a TOP TEN in Montana, all the runs are awesome!... :-)
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Tobacco Roots Loop
Duck 6/14/08 
Start in Butte and take Hwy 2 south and west toward Whitehall. West of Whitehall turn south on Hwy 41 to Twin Bridges. Continue on Hwy 287 to Ennis, then north on US 287 to the Norris junction. Turn east on Hwy 84 heading toward Bozeman. About 11 miles west of Bozeman, turn north on 288 (Churchill Road) to Manhattan. Take frontage road from Manhattan west to Three Forks. Take US 287 from Three Forks to Sappington Jct. with Hwy 2 and continue west to Cardwell. From Cardwell take either I-90 or continue on Hwy 2 west to Butte.
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Cabinet Mountains
JW 6/13/08 
Start at Kalispell, head south on Rt 35 on east side of Flathead Lake, go through Polson and head towards Elmo at Rt 28, take 28 south to Plains then Rt. 200 through Thompson Falls, take Rt 56 north to Hwy 2, head east through Libby and all the way back to Kalispell.
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Bitterroot/Big Hole
Mick 6/12/08 
Start in Missoula south on Hwy 93 ..over Lost Trail Pass then to Hwy 43 over Chief Joseph Pass into the
Big Hole valley to Wisdom..then north on 43 to Hwy 569 to Anaconda..to Georgetown Lake and Phillipsburg to Drummond..back
to Missoula.
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