The Hay Canyon Trail is a fun little Class 3 trail. There is one Class 4 obstacle with a bypass. The trail runs from the Whitetail Road between Boulder and Whitehall Montana to the Northeastern corner of and into the Pipestone OHV Area.
While most 4x4 trails in this area are one way in...same way out, Hay Canyon offers somewhat of a loop. It should be noted that there is considerable pavement involved in completing the loop. This includes about 7 miles of Interstate and more paved secondary road. There is a route using all secondary roads as well but that takes you right through Whitehall. So, if your rig is not street legal, you may wish to skip the loop and treat it as a one way in/out trail. There is plenty of space for trailer parking on both ends of the trail at the entrance to Hay Canyon Trail @ Whitetail Road and at the Four-Corners Parking area in the Pipestone OHV Area.
Entrance points: Yuu can enter or exit on either side. Both entrances offer parking for those who want or need to trailer their rig to the trail.
#1 - The Pony (and Hay) Canyon entrance from the Whitetail Road (MT HWY 399). The Whitetail is a mostly dirt road which runs between Boulder and Whitehall. The turn onto the Hay Canyon Trail is well marked with a sign. It is about 11.75 miles South of Boulder and about 13 miles North from the I90 / Whitehall Exit (#??). There is a nice parking area just inside the fence. It is a good air up/down point. It is on a small piece of BLM land is a great spot for leaving a tow vehicle and trailer. Please keep in mind that it is a SMALL piece of BLM and the next 1.5 miles on that road are private property...so be nice.
46°04'02.8"N 112°06'21.3"W or 46.067444, -112.105917 For A Google Maps Pin of this location: **CLICK HERE**
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