Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mackay, Idaho

There are many off-highway trails in the White Knob Mountains southwest of the town of Mackay and the Mackay Reservoir area. It is often desirable for off-highway enthusiasts to travel between these two locations. It is about 5 miles between the town of Mackay and the Reservoir on the busy high-sp...
Learn more about Going to Town

Perfect for offroaders seeking an alternative route or a quicker descent, the Mackay Mine Hill Bypass offers an easy-going connection from Mackay up into the towering Lost River Range without having to follow the main Mackay Mine Hill Tour trail. Spanning approximately 2.35 miles through the rolling...
Learn more about Mackay Mine Hill Bypass

This 3-mile track connects the Mackay Mine Hill Tour track to Blaze Canyon. You skirt across the top of the mountain at about 6600 feet, high above the town of Mackay, with spectacular views. There are hiking and exploring possibilities all along the trail, as well as overlooking areas to see the va...
Learn more about Lost River Road to Blaze Canyon

This 12-mile track leaves the Mackay Mine Hill Tour Track and ventures to 9238 feet above sea level, deep into the Lost River Mountain Range. You drive along and cross high mountain creeks, and the possibility of wildlife sightings is plentiful. Snow-covered peaks above, hearty little flowers on the...
Learn more about Chimney Gulch to Mammoth Canyon

Windy Devil - Horseshoe Canyon is an ideal scenic connector for offroaders of all skill levels looking to explore the historic Mackay Mine Hill area in Idaho's majestic Lost River Mountains. Spanning approximately 1.4 miles, this easy four-wheel-drive trail links the Mackay Mine Hill Tour route with...
Learn more about Windy Devil - Horseshoe Canyon

Taylor Canyon is an easy 2.9-mile scenic trail climbing into the Lost River Mountains, reaching a peak elevation of 7,976 feet near Windy Devil. Accessible to most high-clearance 4WD vehicles and OHVs, the route features an average gradient of 7.7 degrees with pitches up to 29 degrees. The trail win...
Learn more about Taylor Canyon

This beginner-friendly scenic route is ideal for offroaders seeking stunning high-elevation views of Idaho's Lost River Range while connecting through the historic Mackay Mine Hill trail network. Starting from Chimney Gulch and winding through to the Tuscarora Gulch Trail, the route is also known as...
Learn more about Alder Creek Loop at Chimney Gulch

Pass Creek is a nice and easy drive located very close to Mackay, Idaho. The route was very popular when the Rally in the Pines was located in Mackay. The area offers unique views and some really nice camping spots. The road is very easy when dry, and most vehicles could make it. If the road is mudd...
Learn more about Pass Creek

BLM Trail MK143 is suitable for travel by high-clearance 4X4 vehicles. There are no seasonal restrictions on this trail. The tread on this trail consists of native rocks, gravel, and dirt. The tread is wide enough for full-sized vehicles, but is heavily rutted in places. As one gains elevation, ...
Learn more about Navarre Creek West

Leslie, Idaho, is south of Mackay, Idaho, on Highway 93. There is a nice RV park there, Moose Crossing, and it's a great way to get into Mackay without running on pavement. It's about 11 miles but will save your tires. It's simple access to the great trails around Mackay.
Learn more about Leslie to Mackay

This is a Forest Service trail, 4094, called the Balacktail/Mud Lake trail, which is designated for use by vehicles 50” or less in width and has no seasonal restrictions. The trail lies on the northeastern slopes of the Lost River Mountain Range. From the trailhead on the county Pass Creek Road, the...
Learn more about Blacktail/Mud Lake

There are a variety of attractive off-highway opportunities in the White Knob Mountains southwest of the town of Mackay and the Mackay Reservoir. Unfortunately, access to some of these areas is complicated by the need to pass through a virtual maze of county, BLM, and FS roads. This route is inten...
Learn more about Fish Hatchery Access

This is a short but scenic two-track route into a box canyon with excellent views of picturesque peaks, valley walls, and farmland below. Getting there is easy as long as you follow onXmaps. Once you hit the forest boundary, the trail turns from dusty/gravelly to loose cobble two-track. It gets narr...
Learn more about Jaggles Canyon

Appendicitis Hill Spur #5 is a scenic and easy-going route perfect for beginners, four-wheel-drive vehicles, and SxSs looking to explore the rugged beauty of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. This unpaved, 1.4-mile spur (3 miles round trip) sits at an elevation of roughly 7,100 to 7,300 f...
Learn more about Appendicitis Hill Spur #5

Mike's Trail, TR 308, is designated for travel by vehicles 50” or less in width. There are no seasonal restrictions to travel on this trail. From its intersection with RD 214, the trail quickly enters a stand of mixed conifers and begins a gradual descent down a gentle wash, winding and twisting th...
Learn more about Mikes Trail

This 10-mile track drops down into Antelope Valley and then goes back up towards Timbered Dome. You gain 1800 feet in elevation. The track is primarily on BLM, and where it crosses private property, access is allowed. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, an...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon to Timbered Dome

Appendicitis Hill WSA Spur #7 is a short, scenic 1.5-mile round-trip dead-end spur ideal for offroaders seeking a quick escape into the rugged terrain of Idaho's Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. Branching off from the Hammond Canyon network, this easy dirt trail climbs just over 300 feet, pe...
Learn more about Appendicitis Hill WSA Spur #7

This trail explores another area of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. It's just under a mile long, and it's a dead-end trail. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and rugged, so some of these ...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon to Appendicitis Hill

This 6-mile RT spur goes deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area at about 7000 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and rugged, so some of these activities are challenging. The view...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon to Spur 7

The Appendicitis Hill WSA Loop is an ideal adventure for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately easy drive through Idaho's rugged backcountry, showcasing spectacular high-ridge views of the surrounding wilderness. This 9.5-mile track climbs through the steep and rugged terrain of the Appendicitis H...
Learn more about Appendicitis Hill WSA Loop

There are many off-highway trails in the White Knob Mountains southwest of the town of Mackay and the Mackay Reservoir area. It is often desirable for off-highway enthusiasts to travel between these two locations. It is about 5 miles between the town of Mackay and the Reservoir on the busy high-sp...
Learn more about Going to Town

Perfect for offroaders seeking an alternative route or a quicker descent, the Mackay Mine Hill Bypass offers an easy-going connection from Mackay up into the towering Lost River Range without having to follow the main Mackay Mine Hill Tour trail. Spanning approximately 2.35 miles through the rolling...
Learn more about Mackay Mine Hill Bypass

This 3-mile track connects the Mackay Mine Hill Tour track to Blaze Canyon. You skirt across the top of the mountain at about 6600 feet, high above the town of Mackay, with spectacular views. There are hiking and exploring possibilities all along the trail, as well as overlooking areas to see the va...
Learn more about Lost River Road to Blaze Canyon

This 12-mile track leaves the Mackay Mine Hill Tour Track and ventures to 9238 feet above sea level, deep into the Lost River Mountain Range. You drive along and cross high mountain creeks, and the possibility of wildlife sightings is plentiful. Snow-covered peaks above, hearty little flowers on the...
Learn more about Chimney Gulch to Mammoth Canyon

There are many off-highway trails in the White Knob Mountains southwest of the town of Mackay and the Mackay Reservoir area. It is often desirable for off-highway enthusiasts to travel between these two locations. It is about 5 miles between the town of Mackay and the Reservoir on the busy high-sp...
Learn more about Going to Town

Perfect for offroaders seeking an alternative route or a quicker descent, the Mackay Mine Hill Bypass offers an easy-going connection from Mackay up into the towering Lost River Range without having to follow the main Mackay Mine Hill Tour trail. Spanning approximately 2.35 miles through the rolling...
Learn more about Mackay Mine Hill Bypass

This 3-mile track connects the Mackay Mine Hill Tour track to Blaze Canyon. You skirt across the top of the mountain at about 6600 feet, high above the town of Mackay, with spectacular views. There are hiking and exploring possibilities all along the trail, as well as overlooking areas to see the va...
Learn more about Lost River Road to Blaze Canyon

This 12-mile track leaves the Mackay Mine Hill Tour Track and ventures to 9238 feet above sea level, deep into the Lost River Mountain Range. You drive along and cross high mountain creeks, and the possibility of wildlife sightings is plentiful. Snow-covered peaks above, hearty little flowers on the...
Learn more about Chimney Gulch to Mammoth Canyon