Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Avimor, Idaho

This 13.9-mile point-to-point trail connects the Bogus Basin area to the Harris Creek area. Stop at 3.5 miles from Bogus Basin and hike out to Coyote Rock, or stop at 7.4 miles from Bogus Basin and check out Sugarloaf Rock. There are several other hiking trails to explore along this route. There is ...
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Boise Ridge Road is a scenic, moderate forest service route ideal for high-clearance 4x4s, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes looking for expansive ridgeline views overlooking Boise, Idaho. Stretching over 11 miles and reaching a peak elevation of 6,509 feet, this unpaved route connects the high-country ...
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Rocky Canyon Road is a scenic mountain pass suitable for beginner offroaders and high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles, offering a direct, unpaved alternative to Highway 21 that connects East Boise to Robie Creek. Spanning approximately 8.5 miles, this route climbs from an elevation of roughly 3,...
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This road is easily navigable by all vehicle sizes. Just be aware that it's a single-lane road and you may encounter other vehicles traveling from the opposite direction. The road is mostly sand with a few sections that are rocky. Staying on Road 374 will bring you to a fork in the road. Turning lef...
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This road takes off from Road 374. It's a short ride to Hawley Mountain Lookout. The road is rocky, rutted, and has some steeper sections to navigate. Even though it's short, it's a fun ride with the reward of seeing a 1935 fire lookout and 360-degree views of the area.
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This 14.9-mile point-to-point trail takes you up to the top of Grimes Pass at 4835 FT. Starting from the south end it is a gentle climb of around 750 FT to the top of the Pass. Starting from the north end it is a steep climb of 1500 FT to the top of the Pass. Many other trails connect to this road f...
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The Curlew Connector starts at the Canyon County entrance to the BLM Long-billed Curlew Habitat Area, leading 1.2 miles north into Gem County and continuing for another 1.8 miles until it connects into BLM #2333. This clearly established, winding road is perfect for beginners in any of the off-road ...
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This trail packs a lot into a short distance, blending various terrain challenges with deep Idaho history. As you parallel the original Oregon Trail, you’ll encounter 4-foot cement pillars around the one-mile mark that officially designate the historic route. The first mile features deep ruts that o...
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Thorn Creek Road is a wide, flat dirt road tracking alongside Thorn Creek up the canyon. Expect occasional washboards. You’ll find several large dispersed campsites suitable for 5th wheels along the route, plus a non-motorized/singletrack side trail for bikes, horses, and dirt bikes. The road links ...
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Do you like long drives on a dirt road, river views, and hot springs? This road is for you! Enjoy a dirt road that follows along the Boise River. It is possible to do this in any vehicle as long as there is no snow or heavy rainstorms. During heavy rainstorms, this road could become dangerous with f...
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Road 374BD is a spur off of Road 374. The road is mainly dirt with sand. Some areas have rocks under 6 inches. There are ruts throughout this route. The road is one lane. Although it is wide enough for full-sized vehicles, there were large sections of fallen trees that could inhibit larger vehicles ...
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This 30.1-mile point-to-point road crosses over the Salmon River Mountains from Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend. This road gives access to hundreds of miles of off-roading, hiking, and mountain bike trails in the Boise National Forest. This road is well maintained and is passable by any 4WD and 2WD veh...
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Entering Pine Creek Road off Highway 21 northeast of Idaho City, you’ll immediately see numerous dispersed camping areas. Expect heavy traffic from campers and UTVs/side-by-sides along this wide, flat route with periodic washboards. Views are limited throughout. Near the end where it connects to Gra...
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Turning onto Grayback Gulch off Highway 21 southwest of Idaho City begins with a paved 0.25-mile stretch running right through a large campground. Past the camping area, the route accesses an extensive network of dirt bike and mountain bike trails. Due to past logging operations, the road remains he...
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Rabbit Creek Road is an ideal scenic mountain drive for adventurers of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful Boise National Forest just outside of Idaho City. Starting off Highway 21, this easy dirt and gravel road winds through pine forests and climbs over Rabbit Creek Summit, offering ...
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Cottonwood Creek Road (FS #277) offers a steady, scenic climb starting from Arrowrock Dam and ascending through a dense, continuous canopy of pine trees. The journey begins near the small, three-site Cottonwood Creek Campground. The spur trail to the campground is particularly narrow and prone to ca...
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This short ATV trail is in the Danskin Trail System just southeast of Boise, Idaho. It's a wide and shelfy ATV trail that is two-track wide, with a steady decline and meanders by a creek. In the beginning, it looks like an old road, with a lot of overgrowth of shrubs lining the trail and grass on th...
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501 is an easy 50" trail for dirt bikes and ATVs but is slightly harder for ATVs due to steep climbs and lots of whoops. The trail is a wide ridge line path across a series of green rolling hills in the Boise National Forest. It's two-track width the whole way on a dirt surface, and the dirt is a li...
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This short but versatile trail offers plenty of opportunities to test your suspension or choose a more conservative line, depending on your build. The primary draw is the quick access to Kuna Cave, a unique subterranean cavern formed by an ancient lava tube. While the main track features extreme rut...
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This 8.7-mile point-to-point trail starts at the top of Grimes Pass and heads back down to Pioneerville. This fun short trail is passable by High-clearance 4X4 vehicles but has a lot of overgrowths that may cause pin-stripping. This trail has several sharp switchbacks as you leave the ridge line for...
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This 13.9-mile point-to-point trail connects the Bogus Basin area to the Harris Creek area. Stop at 3.5 miles from Bogus Basin and hike out to Coyote Rock, or stop at 7.4 miles from Bogus Basin and check out Sugarloaf Rock. There are several other hiking trails to explore along this route. There is ...
Learn more about Harris Creek Trail

Boise Ridge Road is a scenic, moderate forest service route ideal for high-clearance 4x4s, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes looking for expansive ridgeline views overlooking Boise, Idaho. Stretching over 11 miles and reaching a peak elevation of 6,509 feet, this unpaved route connects the high-country ...
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Rocky Canyon Road is a scenic mountain pass suitable for beginner offroaders and high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles, offering a direct, unpaved alternative to Highway 21 that connects East Boise to Robie Creek. Spanning approximately 8.5 miles, this route climbs from an elevation of roughly 3,...
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This road is easily navigable by all vehicle sizes. Just be aware that it's a single-lane road and you may encounter other vehicles traveling from the opposite direction. The road is mostly sand with a few sections that are rocky. Staying on Road 374 will bring you to a fork in the road. Turning lef...
Learn more about Road 374 - Southern Portion

This 13.9-mile point-to-point trail connects the Bogus Basin area to the Harris Creek area. Stop at 3.5 miles from Bogus Basin and hike out to Coyote Rock, or stop at 7.4 miles from Bogus Basin and check out Sugarloaf Rock. There are several other hiking trails to explore along this route. There is ...
Learn more about Harris Creek Trail

Boise Ridge Road is a scenic, moderate forest service route ideal for high-clearance 4x4s, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes looking for expansive ridgeline views overlooking Boise, Idaho. Stretching over 11 miles and reaching a peak elevation of 6,509 feet, this unpaved route connects the high-country ...
Learn more about Boise Ridge Road

This road is easily navigable by all vehicle sizes. Just be aware that it's a single-lane road and you may encounter other vehicles traveling from the opposite direction. The road is mostly sand with a few sections that are rocky. Staying on Road 374 will bring you to a fork in the road. Turning lef...
Learn more about Road 374 - Southern Portion

This road takes off from Road 374. It's a short ride to Hawley Mountain Lookout. The road is rocky, rutted, and has some steeper sections to navigate. Even though it's short, it's a fun ride with the reward of seeing a 1935 fire lookout and 360-degree views of the area.
Learn more about Road 3740 - Hawley Mountain Lookout