Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kooskia, 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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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 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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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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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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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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FS 536/Keating Ridge Road turns North off NF221 C/FDR Grangeville-Salmon Road approximately 9.4 miles from FDR 1614/Big Salmon Road. Keating Ridge is 3.8 miles long (one way) and ties into FR 441-Nut Basin. The road…
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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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FR 441/Nut Basin Road is a sand road that meanders through the Nez Perce National Forest. Parts are lined with trees on both sides. The road gets rougher with ruts and some baseball-sized rocks when…
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To connect to NF 221 - C/FDR Grangeville - Salmon Road, Turn East off Hwy 95 onto NFD 1614/Big Salmon Road and proceed 9.8 miles. This road is pavement. Before reaching Allison Creek Campground, there…
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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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NF-1614, also known as Salmon River Road, winds upstream from Riggins along the Wild & Scenic Salmon River, delivering sweeping canyon vistas and constant views of the river's rapids. The drive is mostly graded gravel,…
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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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This 14 mile road will take you to the Chair Point Lookout in the Nez Perce National Forest with amazing views of the Salmon River. The road is an easy gravel road that rises to…
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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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Road 1614, also known as Big Salmon Road starts at Highway 95 at the South end of Riggins, Idaho. The first 12.5 miles from Highway 95 is paved. This track begins where Road 1614 turns…
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Traveling from east to west, this route begins with a flat, wide forest service road that slowly climbs through lush meadows, easily accessible camping and evergreen forest. The route eventually narrows to a single track…
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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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To reach Forest Service Road 50321 (FS 321) Carey Dome, drive approximately 6.8 from Warren Wagon Road on Burgdorf to French Creek. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 50318 (FS 318), proceed approximately 4 miles,…
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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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This trail runs through the Bureau of Land Management land adjacent to the Payette National Forest with ends connecting to Forest Service Road 50321 and FS 318. The trail is open to ATV and motorcycle…
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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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