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Scratchgravel Hills
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Scratchgravel Loop, Birdseye Road, Echo Drive |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This area at one time was open to OHVs but permanently closed to motorized use in 2009. The area was small but had some scenic mountain views. The area had numerous trails that wound through vegetation such as prickly pear cactus, pine trees and scrub brush. This listing will remain up to help prevent a wasted trip and for historical purposes.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Montana OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| 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 | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Helena, MT | ||
| From: Helena, MT
1) Take Hwy 12 West about 5 miles 2) Turn right (north) on Williams Street, continue 4.5 miles (Williams Street will turn into Birdseye Road) 3) Turn right (north) on Echo Drive, continue 1.6 miles 4) Staging area will be on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Scratch Gravel Hills Recreation Management Area 106 North Parkmont St. Butte, MT 59702 (406) 494-5059 mt_butte_fo@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,500 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Plains | |
| Elevation | 4000 to 4500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Helena, MT | |
| Diesel | Helena, MT | |
 Water | Helena, MT | |
 RV Hookup | Helena, MT | |
 RV Disposal | Helena, MT | |
| Campground | Helena, MT | |
 Conv Store | Helena, MT |
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