Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kamiah, Idaho

The Lolo Motorway(Forest Road 500) is a roughly 95-mile narrow, winding primitive road. The single-lane road, partially built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930, travels close to the Nez Perce Trail. Portions of…
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This route follows French Creek until it reaches Orogrande Creek. It continues along Orogrande Creek until it meets the north fork of the Clearwater River. This junction includes both the Bungalow Creek Ranger Station and…
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This scenic route leaves Pierce via Snake Creek Road before turning off onto Calhoun Road. This is a very easy, well-maintained gravel road that is wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is a…
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Trailhead is off the highway with limited parking of about 200 feet of one-lane parking. Use caution when unloading, as this part of the highway can get busy during spring and early summer with rafters,…
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Easy ride on a gravel road with lots of spur roads and trails that you can take along the way. Turn off Telephone Creek Road where there is a sign that says Armstrong Saddle. You…
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This is a 5-mile easy one-way gravel road off of the main road to Grandad Bridge (PFI road). Potlatch Corp ground permit may be required if you leave the main road. The road winds through…
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Army Corp campground with OHV access only. 1.3 miles (10 minutes) off PFI road to Grandad bridge around mile marker 19 1/2. There is a sign for this trail just past Grandad Bridge. The road…
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This long dusty road is heavily timbered & logged at this time. The road is wide enough for two vehicles to pass, there are some narrow areas around switchbacks though. Be aware of logging trucks…
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The Partridge Creek Trail is a 50-inch-wide trail that steadily climbs from the Partridge Creek campground and into the mountains towards Elk Butte. It has its share of windy corners, back-and-forth switchbacks, and climbs/drops as…
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This trail takes you from the Elk Creek Basin and up over Shattuck Butte down to Morris Creek. The route starts by climbing up West Fork. Lindley Creek Road and then over several logging roads…
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Easy Forest Service road ride from Elk River to Giant Cedar Grove turn-off. The road follows the Elk Creek through the cedars and other trees. There are several camping options along the way. Watch for…
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This trail, while short, is a nice 50-inch route that cuts over from the area of the Elk Creek Basin to Morris Creek. It is a great addition to a loop route through the area…
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Turn off of Fish Creek trail at and cross Fish Creek to reach the Fish Buttle Saddle ATV trail at the following coordinates: 46.34508, -115.42648. This trail climbs 3.4 miles up to Middle Butte Road.…
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This is a short trail up to the Elk Butte Lookout Tower. The trail begins at Captain's Cabin which can be accessed by riding up Aquarius Road and then Elk Butte road. From Captain's Cabin…
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This is a beautiful single-track trail that, when ridden in combination with Fish Creek and Fish Butte Saddle ATV trail, forms a fantastic loop. Fish Butte Trail Starts from either the Middle Butte Road or…
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Nice easy ride through clear cut and tree area. Stop along the way at Perkins Grove which is a nice hike. If you come from East Fork road you have to go around a gate…
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This is part of a track that goes up to McGary Butte. There are multiple ways to get to the top. This is an old logging road that goes through clearcuts and has amazing views…
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Dinner bucket road for 2 2-mile ride one way. Potlatch permit required. At the Y of Forest Service Road 4772. The road is dirt/rock and is an old logging road that runs along a ridge…
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Forest Service Road 3306C off of 4772. 1.8 miles one way, Dirt track through the woods. It is an easy ride, except it is narrow in some places due to overgrowth and downed trees that…
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Forest service road 4772 gated road for 50 inch or less. Parking area nearby and the Little Bolder campground, along with pit toilets. Rock dirt road with lots of spur roads to go on off…
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Schoolhouse Gulch is a 7-mile out-and-back trail that starts near Little Boulder Campground. It is a slow and steady climb for its entire length, ending at a small clearing. The road surface is mostly smooth…
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Potlatch Permit required. Camping spot right before a gated road off East Fork main road 50" or less to go around. This is an overgrown logging road that goes along the tree line. 3.5 miles…
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Parking available on East Fork road in Bovill. Can ride all the way over from Bovill to Elk River. Ride up the gravel road to the top of Hemlock Butte. Easy ride and only rough…
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Potlatch River is a 3.5-mile point-to-point power-line road that starts at the end of Fork Rd on the southwest side, snaking up through a section of the Clearwater National Forest before breaking out into a…
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Dinner Bucket Ridge is a 4.9-mile point-to-point gravel road that, when starting from the north, begins at ID3, winding its way through Clearwater National Forest land before ending at an intersection with Forks Rd. Dinner…
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This road is on Potlatch land, so a permit is needed. The end of the road to Bob's Creek is 4.2 miles one way. The road rides through three different clearcut progressions and ends at…
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Trail is smooth with gentle grades.
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The lower section of Crooked River or Forest Service Road 233, better known as Orogrande Summit, is a heavily traveled road that is part of the Nez Perce National Forest, but makes its way deep…
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Eagle Creek is a 17.3-mile out-and-back trail that starts in the Craig Mountains at an elevation of 4,959' before descending to the Salmon River at 1,080'. The first 11 miles make up the descent, as…
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This scenic trail is a must-see. It traverses from Idaho to Montana along a historic route. Most of the main trail is a graded forest road with some paved sections. It's very remote, with no…
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