Clancy OHV Area
Clancy OHV Area is a 5,800-acre BLM riding facility in Jefferson County, approximately 10 miles south of Helena, Montana, accessed via I-15 South to Exit 182 and Sheep Mountain Road. The area features 11 miles of professionally designed and signed loop trails through ponderosa pine forest on hard-packed dirt with some sandy sections, a contained, beginner-through-intermediate system that contrasts with the vast dispersed riding of the surrounding Helena-area BLM lands. Motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs up to 50 inches wide are the primary permitted vehicle classes; full-size 4x4 vehicles are not permitted on the OHV trail loops. The compact 5,800-acre footprint with 11 miles of signed loops creates a very different riding experience from the larger dispersed-riding areas: this is a structured system appropriate for families, newer riders learning trail etiquette, and those wanting a known-quality trail experience rather than open-ended exploration. No entry fee; the area is open year-round with trails accessible whenever weather and ground conditions permit. The Helena proximity makes Clancy a frequent after-work and weekend destination for Lewis and Clark County riders. Contact the BLM Helena Field Office (406-255-2888) for current conditions and parking information.