Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Leadore, Idaho

NOTE spelling differences when doing your research: Bannock with an O for route information, Bannack with an A for state park, ghost town, and campground information.Nestled in the Beaverhead Mountains, part of the Bitterroot Range in the Rocky Mountains, historic Bannock Pass is a high mountain pas...
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The Salt Creek Repeater Trail follows an old service road that has gradually deteriorated into a mildly challenging 4x4 route. Drivers will encounter stretches of loose rock, uneven ruts, and short rocky climbs that demand careful line selection and steady throttle. While not overly technical, the t...
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Rocky Peak Trail is a 1.9-mile moderately easy ATV route in the Salmon National Forest, gaining roughly 1,330 feet of elevation from north to south. The trail starts off FS Road 60105, but the entrance is faint and unmarked, cutting through sagebrush fields and grassy patches that bloom with wildflo...
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This is a great trail that runs along a stream up into the Challis Mountains. Ridden from North to South, it starts off with a shallow stream crossing and features several others along the way. There are some roots here and there, but generally, the trail is very wide and clear. You'll gain a lot of...
Learn more about Middle Fork Little Timber Creek

This is a ridgeline trail that goes east from Bannock Pass along the Continental Divide for about six miles. The terrain is primarily open grassland that offers spectacular panoramic views into Montana to the east and into Idaho to the west. Typical of ridgeline trails, the tread is rocky and there ...
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This is a BLM road marked as Road 6197. The road traverses hilly open grasslands from the Continental Divide to the Cruikshank Creek drainage. The road intersects Road 6111 to the northwest at the Continental Divide. There are some side roads that look interesting for exploration opportunities.
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Running West to East, this is a downhill trail that intersects with Big Timber Creek Trail. The track is mostly dirt with a few rock sections, some roots, and shallow stream crossings. It's wide and well-maintained, but there were several recently-downed trees when I rode through in late June.
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The first half mile of this road passes through a residential area and is a nice graveled two-lane road. Make sure to stay on the road. After that, the road continues as a more typical BLM single-lane dirt road. The road climbs to an elevation of about 7,000 ft where it turns into a trail.
Learn more about Peterson Creek Road

This is a wide open and flowy track that connects Trail Creek to Timber Creek Road. It rides along a hillside next to a large stream/marsh area at the base of the valley. The trail is mostly flat and does not gain much elevation. There are fantastic views of the valley throughout.
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This 12-mile adventure is suitable for high-clearance 4x4 vehicles. Most typically, people access this road from the Continental Divide (CD), where it serves as an extension of the Frying Pan road that dead ends on the CD at an elevation of 9,300 feet. Starting from the CD, the road traverses thro...
Learn more about Black Canyon Ridge Road

This road follows a pass through the foothills of the Beaverhead Mountains. It's a pleasant little one-lane dirt road that wanders through sagebrush flats, crosses the creek several times and occasionally pauses for a break in the willows and aspen along the creek. There are many side roads and trai...
Learn more about Yearian Creek Road

Reese Creek Road leaves the Lemhi Valley and climbs towards the Continental Divide. It is a one-lane dirt road with occasional turn-outs to allow passing for full-width vehicles and passes through the dry foothills of the Beaverhead mountain range. The quality of the tread and tread width quickly de...
Learn more about Reese Creek Road

This ATV trail intersects with the Copper Queen Road near the Continental Divide and works its way down to the Agency Creek Road (also sometimes referred to as the Lemhi Pass Road), a drop in elevation of about 2000 feet over 5 miles. At higher elevations, the trail passes through heavy stands of p...
Learn more about Queen - Agency ATV Route

This is a well-maintained gravel road that connects Lemhi Pass to the little village of Lemhi in the valley. It is a two-lane road and a little steep with several hairpin turns. Vehicles with trailers and large RVs are not recommended. This road is sometimes referred to as the Agency Creek Road.
Learn more about Lemhi Pass Road

This road, signed as FS 60068 on the ground, connects the Agency Creek Road, also known as the Lemhi Pass Road, eventually to the Continental Divide (CD). But of course, it's not known as the Copper Queen Mine road because it accesses the CD; it got its name because the first segment of the road is...
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This 12-mile single-lane road connects the Black Canyon Ridge Road to the Lemhi Pass Road. It is signed as BLM Road #1882. Beginning from the intersection of the Black Canyon Road (FS 5932), the first two miles of this road traverse wooded and rugged terrain. This segment of the road treats the t...
Learn more about Everson Creek Road

This road offers a rewarding variety of experiences for the OHV enthusiast. From the intersection with the Lemhi Pass road to the intersection with the Yearian Creek Road, the tread is a good gravel road suitable for most vehicles, after passing the Yeaian Creek intersection, the road climbs and the...
Learn more about Ramsey Mountain Road

Big Hole - Road 181 is an easy-going 41.8-mile dirt route that serves as an excellent scenic drive for families, beginners, and history enthusiasts looking to explore the beautiful Beaverhead-Bitterroot region. Bookended by Highway 278 near Jackson, Montana, to the north and the Shoshone Ridge Inter...
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This is a mellow but scenic loop that definitely shows you why it's the "Big Sky" state. Keep your eyes out for antelope, rabbits, and wildflowers. There are lots of good campfire/picnic spots and campsites. It's not technical at all and could easily be done in a sedan. About halfway through, there ...
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This is a historic trail through the beautiful Birch Valley. It takes you to the historic charcoal kilns used back in the day in the area. There are four remaining kilns being preserved and kept in good shape. For more history on the charcoal kilns and the area, spot the informational kiosks. The tr...
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The Salt Creek Repeater Trail follows an old service road that has gradually deteriorated into a mildly challenging 4x4 route. Drivers will encounter stretches of loose rock, uneven ruts, and short rocky climbs that demand careful line selection and steady throttle. While not overly technical, the t...
Learn more about Salt Creek Repeater

Rocky Peak Trail is a 1.9-mile moderately easy ATV route in the Salmon National Forest, gaining roughly 1,330 feet of elevation from north to south. The trail starts off FS Road 60105, but the entrance is faint and unmarked, cutting through sagebrush fields and grassy patches that bloom with wildflo...
Learn more about Rocky Peak

This is a ridgeline trail that goes east from Bannock Pass along the Continental Divide for about six miles. The terrain is primarily open grassland that offers spectacular panoramic views into Montana to the east and into Idaho to the west. Typical of ridgeline trails, the tread is rocky and there ...
Learn more about Deadman Pass

This is a BLM road marked as Road 6197. The road traverses hilly open grasslands from the Continental Divide to the Cruikshank Creek drainage. The road intersects Road 6111 to the northwest at the Continental Divide. There are some side roads that look interesting for exploration opportunities.
Learn more about Deadhorse Road

NOTE spelling differences when doing your research: Bannock with an O for route information, Bannack with an A for state park, ghost town, and campground information.Nestled in the Beaverhead Mountains, part of the Bitterroot Range in the Rocky Mountains, historic Bannock Pass is a high mountain pas...
Learn more about Bannock Pass and Bannack Ghost Town

The Salt Creek Repeater Trail follows an old service road that has gradually deteriorated into a mildly challenging 4x4 route. Drivers will encounter stretches of loose rock, uneven ruts, and short rocky climbs that demand careful line selection and steady throttle. While not overly technical, the t...
Learn more about Salt Creek Repeater

This is a ridgeline trail that goes east from Bannock Pass along the Continental Divide for about six miles. The terrain is primarily open grassland that offers spectacular panoramic views into Montana to the east and into Idaho to the west. Typical of ridgeline trails, the tread is rocky and there ...
Learn more about Deadman Pass

This is a BLM road marked as Road 6197. The road traverses hilly open grasslands from the Continental Divide to the Cruikshank Creek drainage. The road intersects Road 6111 to the northwest at the Continental Divide. There are some side roads that look interesting for exploration opportunities.
Learn more about Deadhorse Road