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Wicked Creek ATV Trail
Sunday, September 14, 2025
| Other Names | Gallatin National Forest, Paradise Valley, Mill Creek Canyon, Snowbank Campground, West Fork Mill Creek, Knowles Peak, Yellowstone Ranger District, Mount Cowan |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This ATV trail opened to the public in June 2011. The trail forms a 21-mile long loop that offers gradual elevation changes with panoramic mountain views at the top.
The trail begins and ends at Snowbank Campground, which offers 11 sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground is open year-round but is usually only accessible from late May through September.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Montana OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | July 16 - September 14 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident temporary registration sticker is required. (As of March 2020, Montana no longer honors stickers from any other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $14.00 RV: $14.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $6.00 Snowbank Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Livingston, MT | ||
| Address | Mill Creek Road, Livingston, MT 59047 | ||
| From: Livingston, MT
1) Take US-89 South about 18 miles 2) Turn left (south-east) onto Mill Creek Road, continue about 10 miles 3) Campground entrance is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Gallatin National Forest - Livingston Office 5242 Highway 89 South Livingston, MT 59047 (406) 222-1892 mailroom_r1_custer_gallatin@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Montana Fish, Wildlife And Parks 1420 East 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-0701 (406) 444-2950 fwpgen@mt.gov fwp.mt.gov |
| Comment | Montana OHV Permit Info |
Wicked Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/17/2019 (Thanks!)
Wicked Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/17/2019 (Thanks!)
Wicked Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/17/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 21 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 5700 to 6500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 20-30 Miles (N) | Town Pump |
| Diesel | 20-30 Miles (N) | Town Pump |
 Water | On Site | Snowbank Campground (406) 222-1892 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Yellowstone's Edge RV Park (406) 333-4036 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Yellowstone's Edge RV Park (406) 333-4036 |
| Campground | On Site | Snowbank Campground (406) 222-1892 |
 Conv Store | 20-30 Miles (N) | Town Pump |
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