Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Glenns Ferry, Idaho

This fun little romp in the hills begins just outside the adorable town of Glenn's ferry. Well worth exploring its quaint downtown and waterfronts. There are cute shops and many historic buildings. Once on the…
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This fun little trail heads from old highway 30 up into the hills to a killer pair of hilltops. The trail ends at a fantastic camping spot with good LTE cell service and panoramic views…
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This well-traveled route heads from the lowlands close to the river into the hills, ending at the massive Blair Trail Reservoir. Be sure to watch for the many cattle out in the middle of the…
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This is an easy, smooth dirt route from Glenns Ferry to the Camas Prairie and Highway 20. It's the smoothest non-paved south-north route to the Camas Prairie. There are lots of wildlife spotting opportunities, shallow…
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What appears to be "the way" is a more excellent trail section that ends at private property and a gate. "Back the way you came" is the option here. Unless you're curious about the watermelons,…
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This route begins as a very easy dirt road that offers sweeping views of the surrounding valley and meadows. There are a few mud ruts to watch out for but aside from that, it's easy-going…
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Looking for an easy weekend drive? An easy road to see the Snake River from? Or even just a different way of getting from Glenn's Ferry to Bliss? Then this is your route, very well…
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Enjoy a fun, easy remote drive on Bell Rapids Plateau. This is the primary East-West road in the area that ties Glenn's Ferry to the Bliss area. The trail is always well maintained, well traveled,…
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This trail may exist solely to access and maintain the power lines as it unfortunately dead ends and disappears. It still is a fun quick out-and-back trail. There are some mud ruts present throughout. After…
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Venture out on one of the many plateaus overlooking the Snake River Plain, stop by the original Pumpjack used for pumping water for livestock, or venture out onto any corner of the plateau and take…
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This area has a lot of historic routes that seem not to exist anymore. After a great many private property access failures, this route from the tarmac was successful. This trail will lead through grassy…
Learn more about Access Route to Idaho Centennial Trail

Enjoy a relatively easy and short drive! Wind your way up the Snake River to Lower Salmon Falls Dam. Plenty of spots to take in views, great spots to park and fish or simply enjoy…
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This section connects the Idaho Centennial Trail to Clover Three Trail. With all the trails out here that no longer exist, it's a surefire way to end up at the access to the Bruneau Viewpoint…
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Leaving from Bliss, ID, head north on Hill City Road. Turn onto Davis Mountain Road. There are many roads and trails to explore from this location. It is very easy driving with plenty of wildlife…
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Take a short adventurous trip along the edge of a plateau, leading you to an incredible, nearly hidden canyon. The longer you drive, the more amazing the views become. Pack some food and a couple…
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This relatively easy route rewards travelers with absolutely incredible scenery. You'll find yourself maneuvering through cattle, staring up at steep canyon walls, and cresting small hills that reveal breathtaking views of snow capped mountains. If…
Learn more about Wild Horse Recreation Area to Bruneau Canyon Overlook

This scenic section of trail is one of the prettiest traveled. It offers some incredible scenery--rolling hills with fields of dried fluffy grass that blows in the wind. There are some interesting rock formations too.…
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This trail is difficult to follow until one realizes that occasionally there are white markers indicating the direction of the trail. This is an excellent section for most of the southern area of it. Nice…
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This is the smoother route than taking the Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT) to the Bruneau Lookout. It's mostly graded with some deeper ruts, but far fewer rocks than one will encounter on the ICT. It…
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Take a short trip out to the old Wickahoney Stage Stop, start in Bruneau heading south on Hot Springs Road, and pick up on the west leg of Hot Springs Road. Alternate option for a…
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This section of trail follows along the cliff side briefly from the Bruneau lookout point with informational kiosks and a pit toilet. Almost immediately is a spur for The overlook rec site for great camping…
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This bumpy little trail leads from the primary Echo trail system to the Robinson trail that drops down the cliffside providing access to the Bruneau river below. The site at the top is listed as…
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This short route takes you through south-central Idaho's interesting and diverse lava flow region. This trail can be done both directions, but the easier sections begin closer to Gooding and the Tea Kettle and Dead…
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This route is meant to give you access to overlooks of the Snake River, and closer access to Idaho's famous Blue Heart Springs. The majority of the trail and surrounding trails are dust, rutted, and…
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This is a Forest Service Road that gives you access to the Bremner Trailhead. There is lots of dispersed camping and the great trails of this Central Idaho Area. The Chimney Creek staging area is…
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This is a fairly easy single track that follows Deer Creek Valley from a 4-wheeler trail that runs into another single track. It has several tight corners but overall is an easy trail. There are…
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This ATV trail is just off Grouse Creek with minimal climbs and drops and openings to show the Trinity Mountain Range. There are small sections of rocks and a small creek crossing, but overall, it's…
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The Blue Ridge Trail is a 6.4-mile trail that is part of the Kelly Creek ATV loop. This trail connects Virginia Gulch and Iron Mountain Trail. The Blue Ridge Trail runs along the ridge line…
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Virginia Gulch - FS 7037 connects the West Fork Kelly Creek Trail to the Blue Ridge Trail. Note - ONLY this 1.1-mile section is ATV (50") - otherwise the trail is motorcycle only. Use this…
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Enjoy an easy, scenic drive along the South Fork of the Boise River. Dart in and out of shaded pine groves, narrow rocky sections right next to the flowing river, and even pass some hot…
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