Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Aberdeen, Idaho

Bear Trap Cave is one of many lave caves located in southeast Idaho. This trail begins from Coffee Point and winds southwest across the desert to the Bear Trap cave. It is a relatively easy-going…
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The route takes you from Springfield, Idaho to Big Southern Butte via part of Goodale's Cutoff. For a brief history of the cutoff see below. This trail is best ridden in the spring when the…
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This dirt road follows the route from Bear Trap Cave to Crystal Ice Caves and King's Bowl. The route can be traveled in either direction, as it is accessed by various BLM roads and trails.…
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Houtz Canyon from the Rockland side is a great off-road adventure for all vehicles, but it can become narrow due to brush. The BLM provides plenty of parking at the start of the trail. The…
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This trail from Rockland, Idaho, via Green Canyon to Sheep Canyon, will take you from the high desert landscape and dry farms of southern Idaho up into the trees of the Sawtooth National Forest. The…
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This is a cutoff road from Cedar Butte to Big Southern Southside. You can access the old Goodale's Cutoff trail (Webb Springs trail), Big Southern Springfield Road headed south, or Atom Cox Well Road headed…
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This route will take you from the main highway to Big Southern Butte. If you have not been to Big Southern Butte, it is worth the trip. The butte is one of the largest volcanic…
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This trail is just outside of Pocatello. It goes into the National Forest, so there is some free camping in this area. On this trail, you will gain 3,000 feet in elevation. You start down…
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This is an amazing ride. It is intermittently covered with decomposing granite for traction and can be fairly rough. It is well maintained as it still has a working tower. Sheer drop-offs are not for…
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The road to Bear Trap Cave follows the Minidoka-Arco Road. The road changes conditions frequently depending on weather and the amount of traffic. It is an easy road but can be muddy and washboarded at…
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Starting From the Raft River Side, you will pass by dry farms on a well-maintained gravel road as you make your way up the Sawtooth National Forest. As you make your way from the high…
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This curvy and windy section of Sheep's Canyon hugs alongside the slope of the mountainside, offering beautiful views of the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest. There are loose rocky patches, especially around some of the corners.…
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This section of trail is one continuous, long hill climb/descent depending which direction you're going. (West to East is uphill). There are some loose rocky patches scattered throughout and a few small mud ruts here…
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Travel along the California Historical Trail and pass by the Parting of the Ways. Turning off Yale Road and onto the two-track dirt road with some basalt outcrops, you can't help but imagine a wagon…
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This section of trail connects to a handful of other trails in the area. The northern half is more mountainous terrain as it winds its way up/down. There are mud ruts, erosion spots, and rocky…
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Starting from the Raft River Side, you will pass by dry farms on a well-maintained gravel road as you make your way up the Sawtooth National Forest. It quickly transitions from sagebrush into Aspens and…
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A very well-maintained gravel road leads right to the lake through the bird refuge. Although this is a short trip off the main road, it gives you access to the lake, which is very limited…
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If you're looking for an easy, scenic drive through the Sawtooth National Forest, then this trail is for you. As you drive through the little valley, beautiful views of the hills and ridges surround you.…
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From the old highway, you will start on an excellent gravel road lined with sagebrush and basalt rock, which will turn into a dirt two-track with some basalt rock. As you make your way along…
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This easy dirt road starts at Sublett Reservoir, taking you around the Northern section of the lake, and leads to Sublett Campground. Other trails continue past that point. Beautiful views overlooking the reservoir. There are…
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From the frontage road, you head up into the Sawtooth National Forest on a well-maintained gravel road. The road will become narrower and a little more washed out, but it is still very passable with…
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This is an odd little trail out through a valley outside of Arco. It's just off the main highway, and the turn-off is at a funny angle that is easily missed. If you are looking…
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Although this road is easy, a few small sections with some larger rocks require 4WD to get over and high clearance; it's doable with AWD and a skilled driver. Parts of the road are very…
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This 30-mile RT track takes you north out of Arco, Idaho, past the abandoned Potter Ranch, up Sheep Camp Road, and through Brier Canyon to Hurst Canyon. You gain 2000 feet in elevation, and if…
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This road is easy and can be done by any AWD or 4WD vehicle, even 2WD in dry seasons; high clearance is not needed. The road can become muddy when wet, so be advised if…
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Looking for a good bypass instead of taking the freeway? Well, this road is for you! Wake yourself up with a short drive through farmland, enjoy open views of the valley, and pass through cow…
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This 10-mile track, each way, takes you into Wood Canyon, under the shadow of Howe Peak. Nearby peaks include the Howe Peak Ridge and Jumpoff Peak. Most of the trail is in the Challis National…
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Jump Off Peak is best accessed through wood canyon, by way of Arco. Wood Canyon itself is fairly tight and narrow, but once you reach the cutoff to the peak you will be on top…
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Although short, this road is not short of great views. Enjoy the mountains in the distance and wide-open views as you twist and turn around the canyon road. This road is very easy and can…
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Noise ORV is single track trail loop and features whoops, volcanic rock, sand, and hard dirt. It can get quite dusty, so the best times to ride are early in the morning or after it…
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