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Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dayton, Idaho

Discover the best beginner-friendly off-road trails near you. These easier, lower-rated trails are a great place to start — browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure.

Learn more about Clifton Basin to Weston Peak Single Track - 7433
Clifton Basin to Weston Peak Single Track - 7433

Clifton Basin to Weston Peak Single Track - 7433

This is one of several awesome single tracks in the Caribou National Forest near Preston, Idaho. It is fun, fast and flowy, and very narrow. The single track traverses across the side of a green rolling hill side with mild exposure as you are side-hilling. There are a couple tight turns that come up...
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Clifton Basin to Weston Peak ATV 7433 (Part 1)
Clifton Basin to Weston Peak ATV 7433 (Part 1)

Clifton Basin to Weston Peak ATV 7433 (Part 1)

This short ATV trail is part of the trail system in the Caribou National Forest near Preston, Idaho. It is a moderately challenging trail for ATVs and dirt bikes due to lots of small and big loose rocks in the trail, and several steep climbs with roots and ruts. The trail is pretty bumpy due to all ...
Learn more about Clifton Basin to Weston Peak ATV 7433 (Part 1)

Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440
Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440

Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440

This is a 50" designated trail in the Caribou National Forest between Malad City and Preston, Idaho. Although designated for ATVs, the trail has narrowed over time as it's probably mostly ridden by dirt bikes, and would now be a challenge for ATVs, especially in a narrow ravine in the beginning. On ...
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Third Creek to Ruben Hollow 7445
Third Creek to Ruben Hollow 7445

Third Creek to Ruben Hollow 7445

This is a short and easy ATV trail that can be used as a connection to the Ruben Hollow single track. From the south end, it starts at a shallow short creek crossing at the three way intersection with ATV 7441 and the Ruben Hollow single track. Part of the trail has water running down the trail from...
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Jenkin's Hollow
Jenkin's Hollow

Jenkin's Hollow

Jenkin's Hollow is a fun 50" ATV trail in the Malad range just west of Weston, ID. You can access the trail on the north from Dry Canyon campground. On the south side, you can access from Black Canyon Road. This trail connects Black Canyon to Dry Canyon. Even though the map shows this as a road for...
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sky Line
Sky Line

Sky Line

This 9-mile trail, winding along the ridge of the Bannock Mountain Range within the Caribou National Forest, offers an enjoyable drive. Starting near Malad and finishing near Weston (or vice versa), the route features mostly easy-to-navigate dirt roads. Although occasional minor ruts may appear, a s...
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Trail Hollow (Malad)
Trail Hollow (Malad)

Trail Hollow (Malad)

This is a short ATV trail in the Caribou National Forest that can be explored in combination with several other easy ATV trails near Malad, Idaho. The trail is two-track width and flows over several rolling green wide open hills overlooking the rural town of Malad. It's absolutely full of stunning w...
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Oneida Narrows Reservoir
Oneida Narrows Reservoir

Oneida Narrows Reservoir

Oneida Narrows Reservoir is an easy 14.3-mile dirt and gravel Forest Service road tracing the Bear River canyon in southeastern Idaho. The route gently climbs 1,006 feet from an elevation of 4,642 feet to 5,177 feet. It features dramatic canyon walls, sagebrush hillsides, and abundant wildlife, and ...
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail Hollow to Maple Hollow
Trail Hollow to Maple Hollow

Trail Hollow to Maple Hollow

This ATV trail starts at a cattle gate at the intersection with Deep Creek/White Canyon. Depart from the gate to the left, and follow the two-track through the grassy rolling hills of the Caribou National Forest. The trail has some loose small rocks but is mostly smooth dirt. There are some small ea...
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Two-Mile Canyon
Two-Mile Canyon

Two-Mile Canyon

Nestled near Malad, Idaho, this scenic pass offers a smooth and enjoyable drive from Malad to Weston and vice versa. The trail is a well-maintained dirt road, making it accessible to most vehicles, including those with less rugged capabilities. Along the journey, intermittent phone service is availa...
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Deep Creek/White Canyon
Deep Creek/White Canyon

Deep Creek/White Canyon

This is an easy ATV trail in the Caribou National Forest near Malad, Idaho. The south end of the trail connects to the Trail Hollow to Maple Hollow ATV trail, and it crosses Maple Hollow about halfway through. The north end of the trail is fainter and starts to peter out before it ends at private pr...
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Maple Hollow
Maple Hollow

Maple Hollow

This short ATV trail starts as a steep road-width trail off of Old Highway 191 near Malad, Idaho. The entrance is unmarked and across from a small dirt pull-off on the side of the paved road that can be used as a staging area. The trail is very dusty with some washed-out sections and ruts, but still...
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Lower Cub River Trail
Lower Cub River Trail

Lower Cub River Trail

The Cub River Trail starts at the Albert Moser Trailhead in the Cub River area. This 50-inch trail parallels the Cub River Road. The trail flows through the sagebrush and scrub maples intermingled with open areas that allow views of the surrounding mountains. The trail has spurs that connect to the ...
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Litz Basin
Litz Basin

Litz Basin

Litz Basin trail is a fun spur off of Sugar Creek trail. It's an easy, fast, flowy trail that takes you into Litz Basin. It comes to a dead end in the Basin, but it's beautiful, with some areas to explore. This would be an out-and-back from Sugar Creek, but it's worth it for the fun, flowy trail and...
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Birch Creek Road 407
Birch Creek Road 407

Birch Creek Road 407

Birch Creek Road connects the Cub River Road to the community of Mink Creek on State Route 36. The byway allows access to the German Dugway and Telegraph roads. This is an unimproved forest road with bowling ball-sized embedded rocks and rain ruts. Enjoy the mountain and foothill views.
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about High Line Trail
High Line Trail

High Line Trail

Nice 50" trail with great views. The trail is hard packed dirt for the most part. There are some hills with loose gravel but not too bad, very little shade on this trail.
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Boss Canyon
Boss Canyon

Boss Canyon

Boss Canyon is a highly scenic, 50-inch-width-restricted trail offering riders an immersive journey through dense pine forests and over the Idaho-Utah state line. Starting off the Franklin Basin Road between Logan Canyon, Utah, and Cub River, Idaho, this route is ideal for dirt bikes, ATVs, and narr...
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about C-46 Plane Crash Site
C-46 Plane Crash Site

C-46 Plane Crash Site

Near Beaver Mountain Ski Resort begins a route that hugs the outline of Beaver Creek. Near the top of the canyon, it swings out southeasterly by Beaver Creek Campground and then winds up a short canyon trail to the location where a C-46 carrying 37 servicemen and 3 crew members returning from the Ko...
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Creek Lake
Big Creek Lake

Big Creek Lake

This is a 1.5-mile spur off of Beaver Creek Canyon Road. It offers a few good vistas over Egan Basin and has a few terrain sections that are slightly challenging, but provide variety and interest to the route. Although this is mostly a smooth and clean trail, it is on a dirt and clay road that quick...
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Old Logan Road
Old Logan Road

Old Logan Road

This route is mostly an extension of the Peter Sinks geographic formation carved in an elongated bowl shape from glacial activity near the summit of the mountain range. The result is a miles-long pastoral-like swath of land that affords breathtaking views of green vegetation slowly transitioning to ...
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

Beginner ATV trails near Dayton, Idaho

Explore ATV-friendly trails near you. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

Learn more about Clifton Basin to Weston Peak ATV 7433 (Part 1)
Clifton Basin to Weston Peak ATV 7433 (Part 1)

Clifton Basin to Weston Peak ATV 7433 (Part 1)

This short ATV trail is part of the trail system in the Caribou National Forest near Preston, Idaho. It is a moderately challenging trail for ATVs and dirt bikes due to lots of small and big loose rocks in the trail, and several steep climbs with roots and ruts. The trail is pretty bumpy due to all ...
Learn more about Clifton Basin to Weston Peak ATV 7433 (Part 1)

Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440
Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440

Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440

This is a 50" designated trail in the Caribou National Forest between Malad City and Preston, Idaho. Although designated for ATVs, the trail has narrowed over time as it's probably mostly ridden by dirt bikes, and would now be a challenge for ATVs, especially in a narrow ravine in the beginning. On ...
Learn more about Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440

Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Third Creek to Ruben Hollow 7445
Third Creek to Ruben Hollow 7445

Third Creek to Ruben Hollow 7445

This is a short and easy ATV trail that can be used as a connection to the Ruben Hollow single track. From the south end, it starts at a shallow short creek crossing at the three way intersection with ATV 7441 and the Ruben Hollow single track. Part of the trail has water running down the trail from...
Learn more about Third Creek to Ruben Hollow 7445

Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Jenkin's Hollow
Jenkin's Hollow

Jenkin's Hollow

Jenkin's Hollow is a fun 50" ATV trail in the Malad range just west of Weston, ID. You can access the trail on the north from Dry Canyon campground. On the south side, you can access from Black Canyon Road. This trail connects Black Canyon to Dry Canyon. Even though the map shows this as a road for...
Learn more about Jenkin's Hollow

Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer

Beginner UTV/side-by-side trails near Dayton, Idaho

Find UTV and side-by-side trails near you. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

Learn more about Sky Line
Sky Line

Sky Line

This 9-mile trail, winding along the ridge of the Bannock Mountain Range within the Caribou National Forest, offers an enjoyable drive. Starting near Malad and finishing near Weston (or vice versa), the route features mostly easy-to-navigate dirt roads. Although occasional minor ruts may appear, a s...
Learn more about Sky Line

Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Oneida Narrows Reservoir
Oneida Narrows Reservoir

Oneida Narrows Reservoir

Oneida Narrows Reservoir is an easy 14.3-mile dirt and gravel Forest Service road tracing the Bear River canyon in southeastern Idaho. The route gently climbs 1,006 feet from an elevation of 4,642 feet to 5,177 feet. It features dramatic canyon walls, sagebrush hillsides, and abundant wildlife, and ...
Learn more about Oneida Narrows Reservoir

Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Two-Mile Canyon
Two-Mile Canyon

Two-Mile Canyon

Nestled near Malad, Idaho, this scenic pass offers a smooth and enjoyable drive from Malad to Weston and vice versa. The trail is a well-maintained dirt road, making it accessible to most vehicles, including those with less rugged capabilities. Along the journey, intermittent phone service is availa...
Learn more about Two-Mile Canyon

Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Birch Creek Road 407
Birch Creek Road 407

Birch Creek Road 407

Birch Creek Road connects the Cub River Road to the community of Mink Creek on State Route 36. The byway allows access to the German Dugway and Telegraph roads. This is an unimproved forest road with bowling ball-sized embedded rocks and rain ruts. Enjoy the mountain and foothill views.
Learn more about Birch Creek Road 407

Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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