Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Coolin, Idaho

Discover the allure of sheep-grade trail, a gravel road ascending a gentle hillside to unveil breathtaking views of Priest Lake. At the summit stands a rustic lookout tower, offering panoramic vistas of the pristine lake,…
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The trail starts down a residential dirt road for about 3 miles. Be prepared as in the winter it will only be plowed for the 3 miles. You will drive along Priest River for most…
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Great summer trail with an easy forest service road that you can do in 2WD. A little creek runs next to the trail and lots of pine trees. If you go in the winter be…
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This is a two-way Forest Service Road. Great way to get to other trails fast or back to the highway. Lots of pine trees and mountain views. In the wintertime, this trail can be icy…
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Please keep in mind this is private property and is only accessible by attending the Panhandle Overland rally and is accessible one weekend a year. So please be respectful of this private property for the…
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This is the main thoroughfare through the Pack River area of the Kaniksu National Forest. The road is chip-sealed, well maintained, and can be traversed with the family sedan. The attraction is the scenery. The…
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Please keep in mind this is private property and is only accessible by attending the Panhandle Overland rally and is accessible one weekend a year. So please be respectful of this private property for the…
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If you find yourself camping in the scenic vicinity of Lionhead Campground and have a hankering for a breathtaking view of the stunning Priest Lake, allow me to guide you along this pleasantly uncomplicated dirt…
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Some paved, mostly gravelled roads. Easy ride. Mostly forested road with some open areas where views are available.
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This is a comfortably accessible dirt road suitable for 2WD vehicles. Near the trail's outset, you'll find a brief hike leading to Snow Falls, where you can witness two impressive waterfalls. As you continue along…
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This route crosses over Mt HooDoo (elevation 5,119') from Blanchard to Priest River via National Forest Road 2550. The views up here are incredible on a clear day. Mt. Hoodoo is a popular spot for…
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The trail begins with an easy hike to Myrtle Falls, a stunning waterfall just under a mile roundtrip. Enjoy a leisurely drive on an easy dirt road, accessible to 2WD vehicles with ample space for…
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Discover the perfect camping spot by an epic alpine lake on this trail adventure. The journey is accessible for most with a 2WD vehicle until the final 250 yards, where a 4x4 with high clearance…
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You will need to air down before the trail. There is a staging area at the beginning of this trail. In the Summer and Fall, this is an easy smooth Forest Service Road for a…
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Trout Creek or FR 634 is a moderately used route into the Selkirk Mountains of Boundary County, Idaho. Portions of the route enter the presence of a 2022 fire and may block the roadway. The…
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Smith Creek is a sparsely used gravel USFS road #2446 route into the Kaniksu National Forrest near the Canadian border in Northern Idaho. The road has a mild grade and is quite wide and well…
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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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Bugle Pass or FR 655 and Hidden Lake FR 2545 of the Selkirk Mountains are the primary routes to trailheads for Hidden Lake, Shorty Peak, Red Top Mountain, and Joe Lake. This route is infrequently…
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Ball Creek is USFS road #432 outside of Bonner's Ferry, Idaho. It climbs west into the Kaniksu National Forest from 1,816 feet to a purported 4,801 feet of elevation over 11.2 miles. The road has…
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Gravel USFS roads from Sullivan Lake to the Salmo Mountain summit lookout have access to a wide variety of 4WD routes, campsites, lakes, streams, and hiking trailheads, and are suitable for bicycles and horseback riding.…
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Black Mountain is USFS road #274 and includes the road Twenty-mile Leonia which is USFS road #408;it is a moderately used gravel road in the Kaniksu National Forest near Naples, Idaho. The route has a…
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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 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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Starting off Highway 3 as you climb over the Salmo-Creston Pass, you descend into the North Star Valley along a well-traveled dirt road. Along the trail, you can expect some rutted sections and fallen rock…
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This route goes from Spirit Lake, ID to the top of Mt Spokane via Inland Empire Paper logging roads and Mt Spokane Nordic Trails. Starting from Brickel Creek Road (via IEP Brickel Creek Gate), to…
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This is an easy scenic route that can give you access to the 3 Sisters. The loop is very easy with any type of vehicle circling back to town on FS 297. There are great…
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This is a gorgeous out and back that will take you to the Ripple Ridge Cabins. The road is mostly smooth fire roads but take it slow so you don't miss the numerous waterfalls. The…
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This is a very scenic route out of Bayview. There are breathtaking views of the town and Lake Pend Oreille. The road starts as an easy fairly smooth road but after a couple of miles,…
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This road travels east/west through Inland Empire Paper's Brickel Creek Gate and connects to multiple other trails. The road is normally in decent shape with just a few ruts and washouts along the way. Mud…
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This is a major excursion route from Chewelah, 57 miles north to the Beaver Lodge, located in the Little Pend Oreille lakes recreation area. It is paved road out of the Chewelah area up to…
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