Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Butte City, Idaho

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 you're here in the early spring, you will find snow on these trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities are ab...
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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 for dispersed camping, cross the cattle guard and make the right at the first Y in the trail. Just over the hill is a very ...
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Wood Canyon - FS 561 offers scenic offroad riders and beginners an easy, ten-mile trek through the beautiful Salmon-Challis National Forest near Arco, Idaho. Running under the shadow of Howe Peak, Howe Peak Ridge, and Jumpoff Peak, this route begins by following the Hurst Canyon Trail and gaining ap...
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This scenic 3.2-mile trail in the Salmon-Challis National Forest is perfect for beginners and families seeking an easy offroad drive paired with a rewarding short hike to a stunning geological formation. Starting near Brier Canyon at an elevation of 5,850 feet, the route climbs steadily through rugg...
Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Natural Arch

This scenic four-mile climb is tailor-made for offroaders seeking a moderate but thrilling ascent to over 8,000 feet on King Mountain, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Navigating this trail requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle or a capable OHV to handle the rocky, steep inclines and d...
Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Hang Glider Launch

West of Arco, Idaho, Hammond Canyon Road takes you onto BLM lands around Appendicitis Hill. This 4-mile trail connects to Appendicitis Hill Spurs #1 - #6, and it generally follows Hammond Canyon Road into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. The wildlife in this area includes deer and elk. T...
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Arco Pass Spur - FS 4259 is an approachable yet scenic connector trail ideal for offroaders seeking an easy route through the rugged Salmon-Challis National Forest. Spanning approximately 3.5 miles, this unpaved route links the Arco Pass Road to the Wood Canyon Trail. Drivers will encounter a cumula...
Learn more about Arco Pass Spur - FS 4259

This track gives you access to the hang glider launch on King Mountain, as well as to the numerous trails north of Moore, Idaho, and Arco, Idaho. Directions from each town are included below. You go from 5400 feet in the valley, to over 8000 feet in the Challis National Forest. The views are simply ...
Learn more about King Mountain to King Border

This trail takes you a little deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area and up to 6800 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and rugged, so some of these activities are challenging. Th...
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Appendicitis Hill Spur 2 is a short, easy half-mile dirt spur perfect for beginners and scenic explorers seeking quick access to the rugged Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. This route ascends through the scenic desert landscape of Idaho near Arco, climbing from 5,820 feet to a high point ove...
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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 of the ridge and exposed. If there is snow, it will be drifted deep in the road. The road is mostly dirt-based with some roc...
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Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #6 is a scenic offroad adventure perfect for riders looking to explore the rugged beauty of the Challis National Forest. Spanning approximately 1.6 miles, this short but rewarding route takes travelers deeper into Horsethief Canyon and down into Spur #6, climbing from an...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #6

Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #5 offers a scenic, 2.1-mile off road drive through Horsethief Canyon, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a quick, quiet trek with abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing. Located within the scenic Challis National Forest, this route climbs from an eleva...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #5

This trail takes you a little deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area and up to 7000 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and rugged, so some of these activities are challenging. Th...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon to Appendicitis Hill

This 2-mile track takes you further down the Arco Pass Road to the Iron Creek Spur into Corral Canyon. The views are amazing, the wildlife is plentiful, and the scenery is hard to beat. You're at about 6,300 feet in the Challis National Forest. Early in the springtime, this trail may be covered with...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Iron Creek

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 the faint-hearted. It's like a one-way Pikes Peak, just not as many switchbacks. The ride is easy. T...
Learn more about Big Southern Butte

This 3-mile track goes from Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon Trail further into the Challis National Forest. Opportunities to see wildlife increase the further into the National Forest you go. If you're here in the early spring, you will encounter snow and mud on these trails. On the north slopes, and in t...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #3

Horsethief Canyon - FS 566 offers offroaders an easy but scenic ride through the heart of Salmon-Challis National Forest, about 20 miles from Arco, Idaho, making it ideal for beginners and scenic explorers alike. The route spans roughly 4.8 miles and climbs to a peak elevation of 6,765 feet, offerin...
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The Appendicitis Hill WSA Loop is an ideal adventure for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately easy drive through Idaho's rugged backcountry, showcasing spectacular high-ridge views of the surrounding wilderness. This 9.5-mile track climbs through the steep and rugged terrain of the Appendicitis H...
Learn more about Appendicitis Hill WSA Loop

This trail explores another area of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. It's just under a mile long, and it's a dead-end trail. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and rugged, so some of these ...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon to Appendicitis Hill

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 you're here in the early spring, you will find snow on these trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities are ab...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon

Wood Canyon - FS 561 offers scenic offroad riders and beginners an easy, ten-mile trek through the beautiful Salmon-Challis National Forest near Arco, Idaho. Running under the shadow of Howe Peak, Howe Peak Ridge, and Jumpoff Peak, this route begins by following the Hurst Canyon Trail and gaining ap...
Learn more about Wood Canyon - FS 561

This scenic 3.2-mile trail in the Salmon-Challis National Forest is perfect for beginners and families seeking an easy offroad drive paired with a rewarding short hike to a stunning geological formation. Starting near Brier Canyon at an elevation of 5,850 feet, the route climbs steadily through rugg...
Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Natural Arch

This scenic four-mile climb is tailor-made for offroaders seeking a moderate but thrilling ascent to over 8,000 feet on King Mountain, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Navigating this trail requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle or a capable OHV to handle the rocky, steep inclines and d...
Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Hang Glider Launch

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 you're here in the early spring, you will find snow on these trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities are ab...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon

Wood Canyon - FS 561 offers scenic offroad riders and beginners an easy, ten-mile trek through the beautiful Salmon-Challis National Forest near Arco, Idaho. Running under the shadow of Howe Peak, Howe Peak Ridge, and Jumpoff Peak, this route begins by following the Hurst Canyon Trail and gaining ap...
Learn more about Wood Canyon - FS 561

This scenic 3.2-mile trail in the Salmon-Challis National Forest is perfect for beginners and families seeking an easy offroad drive paired with a rewarding short hike to a stunning geological formation. Starting near Brier Canyon at an elevation of 5,850 feet, the route climbs steadily through rugg...
Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Natural Arch

This scenic four-mile climb is tailor-made for offroaders seeking a moderate but thrilling ascent to over 8,000 feet on King Mountain, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Navigating this trail requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle or a capable OHV to handle the rocky, steep inclines and d...
Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Hang Glider Launch