Garnet Ghost Town Trail
Garnet Ghost Town Trail is an easy 12 miles off-road trail near Missoula, MT, best run June - October. No gear is marked required; All-terrain tires is recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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A rough but rewarding forest road leads to Montana's best-preserved ghost town, frozen in time since the early 1900s gold rush. Over 30 buildings remain standing in a mountain clearing, including the Hotel Garnet, a general store, and miners' cabins.
Fun Facts
Garnet had over 1,000 residents during the 1898 gold rush.
Over 30 buildings remain standing, the best-preserved ghost town in Montana.
The town was essentially abandoned by 1940 when the last mine closed.
🛞 Tires
Closest campgrounds to Garnet Ghost Town Trail:
- Norton Campground · 21 mi (straight-line)
- Dalles Campground · 24 mi (straight-line)
- Monture Creek Campground · 25 mi (straight-line)
- Harry's Flat Campground · 26 mi (straight-line)
- Hidden Lake Campground · 27 mi (straight-line)
- Big Nelson Campground · 28 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Stock rigs can usually run this trail, but the right tire size and fitment make it more enjoyable.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Verify your stock tires meet minimum clearance for this trail.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Ensure any wheel upgrade clears your factory suspension.