Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Council, Idaho

North Mill Creek 50150 is a scenic dirt trail that hugs the edge of a cliff, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. The trail is lined with tall pine trees, creating a…
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Cottonwood Road is a scenic dirt trail that gradually ascends approximately 2,700 feet into the mountains, winding through dense pine forests and groves of cottonwood trees. The route is graded in sections for a smooth…
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Middle Fork Weiser is a 25.8-mile point-to-point road that crosses the West Mountains and parallels the Middle Fork of the Weiser River. This road gives access to several good hiking trails (Sheep Creek and Warm…
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East Fork Weiser is a 13.5-mile point-to-point trail that parallels the East Fork of the Weiser River. This winding trail takes you up into the West Mountains and connects to several other trails. This is…
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Old Cascade is a 7.2 mile point to point trail that travels into the West Mountains. The trail starts from North Mill Creek at Cutoff Saddle. Upon leaving North Mill Creek the trail becomes more…
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Beaver Creek is a 12.7-mile point-to-point trail that parallels Beaver Creek in the West Mountains. The trail starts from Highway 95 and passes through private lands;be respectful, stay on the trail, and drive the speed…
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Blue Bunch Ridge is a 7.1-mile point-to-point trail that follows the ridge line and gives majestic views of Payette Lake and the valley below. Blue Bunch Ridge trail also provides great views of Council Mountain.…
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The Lost Valley Reservoir Loop in Idaho offers a scenic and enjoyable off-road drive that combines easy cruising with plenty of sights worth stopping for. The road surface is primarily well-graded dirt and gravel, making…
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No Business Lookout is a 7.6-mile out and back trail in the West Mountains that travels up to an old fire lookout on top of No Business Mountain. This trail is single vehicle width, with…
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The West Fork Weiser off-road trail, following Forest Service Road 50127, offers a scenic drive through some of Idaho's most rugged backcountry. The road surface is a mix of compacted dirt, loose gravel, and rocky…
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West Mountain is a 9-mile point-to-point trail that has multiple cut-off trails giving access to the West Mountain Jeep trail. The mountain views along this trail are spectacular. The trail is a maintained Forest Service…
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West Mountain Road is an 8.8-mile point-to-point road that gives access to many trails in the West Mountains. This is a maintained county road that has light washboarding and shallow mud holes. West Mountain Road…
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Lick Creek Road, Forest Service Road 50143 in Idaho, is a classic mountain drive that offers a mix of rugged adventure and scenic beauty. The road begins with well-graded gravel, making for a fairly smooth…
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Meadows Goose Lake trail is an 11-mile point-to-point trail that starts in Meadows Valley, near New Meadows, and travels up the Grass Mountains and ends at Goose Lake and Campground. This trail travels on top…
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Goose Creek is a 7.1-mile point-to-point trail that starts off of Highway 55 and travels along Goose Creek and connects with the Meadows Goose Lake Trail. This trail also gives access to the Last Chance…
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Brundage Mountain trail is an 11.2-mile point-to-point trail that traverses the east slope of Brundage Mountain and ends at Brundage Reservoir. While traveling this trail, you will have the opportunity to see several types of…
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Goose Lake Road is a 7.1-mile point-to-point trail that starts at Brundage Ski Resort and travels up to Goose Lake and Campground. This is a well-maintained forest service road with no obstacles and only light…
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Starting from Hells Canyon/Snake River, this route will take you up a winding single-lane track with great views and significant exposures. As you get higher, the terrain and flora will transform from rock to grass…
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Brundage Outlook Spur is a short 1.9-mile out-and-back trail that takes you from the Brundage Mountain trail to the old Brundage Mountain Fire Outlook station. The trail is single vehicle width with a few turnouts.…
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Black Lake Road is a scenic off-road route that winds through Idaho's lush backcountry, offering a mix of adventure and views. The road surface is mostly dirt and gravel, with sections that can be rutted…
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Forest Service Road 446 is located in the Boise National Forest Cascade, ID. It is a mixed-use, out-and-back road, approximately 12.6 miles long with nearly 4,100 feet of elevation gain. With a starting elevation at…
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Horse Mountain Road offers a rewarding drive through classic Idaho backcountry, leading to the scenic Horse Mountain Fire Lookout. The road surface is primarily packed dirt and gravel, with sections of loose rock and ruts.…
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This trail is a gravel road with many potholes along the way. The scenery is beautiful, with many different locations to pull over and camp. At the end of the route, you will come to…
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Moonlight Creek Road (NF 119) is a mellow-to-moderate backcountry drive that climbs a narrow forested valley with frequent creek crossings and views into tight granite draws. The surface is mostly packed dirt and decomposed granite…
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Embark on a thrilling off-road adventure to Kinney Point Lookout via Forest Road 106 in Idaho's Payette National Forest. This trail offers a rugged journey through diverse terrains, culminating in panoramic views of Hells Canyon.…
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The Grass Mountain ATV Trail features an upper section of smooth and fairly level switchbacks starting near Morgan Lake and extending west to the trailhead, which appears to be well-trafficked. Keep an eye out for…
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This trail is a mostly dirt and gravel, with sections that narrow quickly. Expect some washboard texture and occasional loose scree patches. The road isn't deeply technical, but its tightness and erosion-prone features demand attentive…
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Have a good set of mud tires during the cold and wet seasons on this trail. 4x4 is recommended. You will find awesome views of the Eagle Cap Mountains Public Access Road with a little…
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This offshoot trail from FR 09 leads to a couple of trailheads - Hitt Creek Trailhead and Keithy Saddle Trailhead. Hitt Creek Trailhead (Trail No. 276) is accessible to bikes and ATVs and is an…
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The Vance Creek trail begins unmarked from Goose Lake Road but is a well-defined single-track path. It's a smooth and flowy ride through a grassy hillside. As you progress towards the middle of the trail,…
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