Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Clark Fork, Idaho

This wide easy trail travels right along the banks of the stunning Clark Fork River. You'll pass fields of hay and tons of spectacular bridges and waterways. A pit toilet double boat load is in…
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This is a well-traveled and nice graded road. It's mostly wide enough for two rigs to pass without stopping until you get closer to the end, where there are ample pullouts. It's primarily a well-maintained…
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This narrow, bumpy out and back trail heads into the hills and gets narrower and narrower the further you go. There aren't a lot of spots to camp, but there are plenty of opportunities to…
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This long slog runs from the valley below up the grade into the mountains. There are great views around many corners of the surrounding hills and the Clark Fork River. It leads up over plenty…
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This connector trail links the upper ridge trail network to the trails below. There are plenty of tight turns and switchbacks. The occasional offshoot leads to a locked gate or a decent place to dispersed…
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This mostly graded gravel road runs from the tarmac to the Twin Creek hiking and single-track ATV trail. Although no trailhead sign states it's a single track, motorcycle tracks are evident on the trail. Overall…
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This narrow trail spurs off the main road and twists and turns its way to the cliff's edge. There are some rocky sections and quite a few rutted-out sections. Here and there are small pullouts…
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Dry Creek Road is a easy, moderately maintained gravel road that is closed to 4x4 traffic in the winter. The road runs high above Dry Creek without access to the water. The trail is heavily…
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Strong Creek OHV route is a moderately used, forested, shale and dirt surface OHV route from East Hope, Idaho to near the top of Round Top Mountain in the Kaniksu National Forest. The route was…
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The Auxor Mine Route is USFS #489 and is a moderately trafficked leisurely mountain drive route that takes you from Lightning Creek, USFS #419 west in the Cabinet Mountains to the crest above East Hope,…
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This popular trail is a mostly graded washboard and potholes and is generally wide enough for oncoming to pass. There are ample pullouts in the narrower sections. The trail twists and turns through dense forest…
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Prepare for a relaxed journey on Mineral Point (532), a short and easy trail nestled in Kaniksu National Forest. The trail's first mile passes through private property, so please be respectful and remain on the…
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This popular out and back trail leads to the retired fire lookout tower at lunch peak. On a clear day, the views are outstanding. There are a few tighter switchbacks, but generally, it's an easy…
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This short out and back trail is rocky with a few larger washouts. A stock SUV should be able to navigate it slowly. Near the beginning is a well-constructed warming hut with an outdoor fire…
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Spar Lake Road or FS #384 is a moderately easy rock and gravel route with moderate climbs and rough surface conditions. The route has moderate use, short sections of degraded pavement from earlier mine activities,…
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Teepee Creek is a primarily maintained dirt and gravel trail. It is one vehicle wide in most areas but does have accessible pull-out zones for passing. This trail starts off Coeur D'Alene River road and…
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This trail just starts out of the Bunco parking lot which is large enough for trailers. The trail start working up the mountain right away. It's an easy two-way dirt road Great view of the…
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Smith Mountain trail terminates at the remains of a USFS fire lookout west of Troy, Montana. The route is extremely picturesque, offering broad panoramic views of the Cabinet and Purcell Mountains. Cell phone service is…
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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on Contest Mountain where the rugged beauty of Kaniksu National Forest meets breathtaking views of Lake Pend Oreille. This scenic route winds through dense forest and crosses into private…
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This easy ridge trail cuts across the top of the hills with amazing views of the Clark Fork valley and the Cabinet mountains. There is also access to the Skeleton Creek hiking trail from both…
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This generally easy trail heads back up to the ridges and deeper into the forest. It's mostly easy with a few larger potholes, and tight switchback turns. The only camping noticed was alongside the road…
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Spyglass (265) is a narrow, windy road that begins near Magee Cabin and heads east towards Spyglass Lookout Tower. The road then turns south and ends at the intersection of Grizzly Ridge (260) where you'll…
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Miners Creek (804) travels from the main paved route (208) near Big Hank Campground and intersects Spyglass (265). The road is narrow and windy with limited spots to pass or pull over, but is otherwise…
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Cascade Magee is a 14-mile windy trail that connects Leiberg Magee to Cascade Saddle. Cascade Magee is a well-groomed forest service road in which there is current logging (as of sept '24). Please be aware…
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Leiberg Magee (422) branches off of North Fork Coeur d'Alene River (209) about 5 miles east of Honeysuckle Campground. The road heads north to Magee Ranger Station & Magee Cabin with multiple intersecting trails along…
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This fun trail ducks and dives, bobs, and weaves its way around the hillsides. There are a few rutted areas. Some narrow sections with tall grass and a few loose hill climbs. Overall it's pretty…
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Hamilton mountain is an 8.5 mile spur trail connecting Crooked Ridge to Cascade Magee. This trail starts as a well groomed two to three car wide trail that winds down to approximately one car wide.…
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This is a dirt road with small ruts and occasional deep ruts, clear width for large vehicles, and many off-shoot narrow trails for ATVs or dirt bikes.
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This narrow, steep run to the top is rutted and rocky with a few loose climbs. There are excellent views, and if you're lucky, the lookout rental cabin road will be open for you to…
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This easy climb gradually heads into the hills. It's pretty wooded, and the forest is dense in some spots. There's a slight break in the trees here and there to get a glimpse of a…
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