Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Moscow, Idaho

This is a county road only open from June 1-November 7 to motorized traffic, with gates closed during winter. This route is from gate to gate over Moscow Mountain through the woods. There is parking just past the Moscow side gate. The road is nice but narrow in parts--lots of mountain biking, hiking...
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This is a short but fun ride up to the Moscow Mountain lookout, which resides on the East Summit of Moscow Mountain. This trail is mostly dirt, with the first several hundred yards made up of large 2" gravel rock. This trail is relatively wide for a good portion before turning to a narrow two-track ...
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Rimrock Road is a point-to-point gravel road that skirts along the top of the Snake River Canyon. The trail is lined with private farmland on either side, so please be respectful when passing through. The road is well-maintained and two lanes wide for its entire length. Watch out for farm equipment ...
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Gold Hill (FS 770) is a 5.6-mile, point-to-point trail that takes drivers from US Highway 95 up into the Gold Hill trail network. Gold Hill starts in rolling wheat fields and ends up in the hills at an intersection with Big Creek (FS 370). Coming from the west side, Gold Hill is a slow but steady cl...
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Hoteling Creek C is a 1-mile out-and-back trail that breaks off from Hoteling Creek. It continues north along the east side of Gold Hill before ending at an open area with space for several vehicles to camp or have lunch. FS 73680 is heavily overgrown in some spots; vehicles larger than quads will g...
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Jerome Creek (FS 788) is a 10.4-mile, well-maintained gravel road loop that starts near Idaho Route 6 and climbs up the southeast side of Gold Hill before turning back down and reconnecting with itself. For the first 3 miles, Jerome Creek crosses several parcels of private property;fortunately, thes...
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Carrico Mine is a 2.2-mile out-and-back single-lane trail that ends at an intersection with East Fork Gold Creek, a 50-inch and under trail. According to motor vehicle use maps (MVUMs), the trail continues for another 0.5 miles past East Fork Gold Creek. As of 9/15/25, there are large, essentially i...
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Starting right at the trailhead, this is the main trail in the Ruby Creek/Mt. Margaret trail system. It is a relatively easy, two-track trail with some ruts, potholes, and washes but overall is a very easy trail to build loops from and access the other trails in the area. There are several signs alo...
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Flat Creek Trail takes you from the Ruby Creek Trailhead to Mica Mountain. This trail has a variety of surfaces, trail widths, and overall conditions throughout and presents an enjoyable trip for riders of various skill levels. There are a few steep climbs, washed-out ruts, water bars, and kelly hum...
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770-A Gold Hill is a 2-mile out-and-back trail that breaks off from 770 Gold Hill. It is gated at the bottom, and according to signs nearby, the gate may be closed at any time. 770-A is a good side trip from 770, with several short trails that break off from 770-A to explore. There are several pull-...
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This trail runs through timbered areas, with a good portion running through thick darker timbered areas making for a neat experience. This trail is not highly maintained so there is a fair amount of brush on either side of the trail in some portions. Expect to cross over and under blown-down trees. ...
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1418 Treasure Gulch is a 3-mile out-and-back trail that breaks off from 770 Gold Hill. FS 1418 climbs up and along the west side of the geographical feature by the same name, Treasure Gulch, before cresting the ridge at an intersection with Waterhole Creek, a 50" and under trail. Before the intersec...
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This trail is just over 5 miles one way on an old logging road. One spot is a steeper narrow area. It's an overall easy ride with many additional trails off it. Gates on both sides are 50 inches wide or less. You'll travel on Forest Service 4707 East Fork Big Bear Creek. Expect water puddles if ridi...
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Little Bear is a nice short trail that connects Ruby Creek Trail to Flat Creek Trail. This trail has some deep water ruts and a fair amount of rock in the trail. This dirt trail is almost entirely a climb/descent from start to finish, with some great banked corners that make for a short, fun ride.
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Crane Point is a 3.7-mile out-and-back gravel road that climbs from US95 to Crane Point. The gravel road is well maintained and ranges from one to two vehicles wide. Crane Point serves as the main access point to the Crane Point trail network. There is logging activity, so watch for logging trucks a...
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Steptoe Canyon Road is a point-to-point gravel road that climbs from the banks of the Snake River up to the Palouse plateau. The road is lined with private property on both sides, so please be respectful when on this trail. There are lots of blind corners as well, so be sure to stay to the right. Th...
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Big Creek Road is a 13.5-mile out-and-back gravel road that climbs from ID6 around the north side of Gold Hill and serves as an access point to many other trails in the Gold Hill trail network. The first 8.4 miles weave in and out of private property and private timberland. Big Creek remains a well-...
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Start at the end of Brush Creek Road around the gate and take it to the end of the road. Part of the route goes up and over the hill to the end of the road and the other part takes a lower road to end at private property. It's an easy 7.4-mile ride up and back on old logging roads with runoff ridges...
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Klawa Creek Trail will take you through a combination of lighter open forest and thicker dark timber. The trail is mostly dirt, with some sections covered in a light amount of larger gravel. On this trail, you'll experience some steep climbs, sharp switchback turns, weaving between logs that are cut...
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This is one of the more enjoyable trails in the area, with lots of elevation changes, several banked corners, and switchbacks. It is smooth and flowy, which makes for a great ride. The trail winds through a mix of shady timber and open clear-cut areas. There has been some logging in the area, so the...
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This is a county road only open from June 1-November 7 to motorized traffic, with gates closed during winter. This route is from gate to gate over Moscow Mountain through the woods. There is parking just past the Moscow side gate. The road is nice but narrow in parts--lots of mountain biking, hiking...
Learn more about Moscow Mtn Road

This is a short but fun ride up to the Moscow Mountain lookout, which resides on the East Summit of Moscow Mountain. This trail is mostly dirt, with the first several hundred yards made up of large 2" gravel rock. This trail is relatively wide for a good portion before turning to a narrow two-track ...
Learn more about Moscow Mountain Lookout

Gold Hill (FS 770) is a 5.6-mile, point-to-point trail that takes drivers from US Highway 95 up into the Gold Hill trail network. Gold Hill starts in rolling wheat fields and ends up in the hills at an intersection with Big Creek (FS 370). Coming from the west side, Gold Hill is a slow but steady cl...
Learn more about Gold Hill - FS 770

Hoteling Creek C is a 1-mile out-and-back trail that breaks off from Hoteling Creek. It continues north along the east side of Gold Hill before ending at an open area with space for several vehicles to camp or have lunch. FS 73680 is heavily overgrown in some spots; vehicles larger than quads will g...
Learn more about Hoteling Creek C - FS 73680

This is a county road only open from June 1-November 7 to motorized traffic, with gates closed during winter. This route is from gate to gate over Moscow Mountain through the woods. There is parking just past the Moscow side gate. The road is nice but narrow in parts--lots of mountain biking, hiking...
Learn more about Moscow Mtn Road

This is a short but fun ride up to the Moscow Mountain lookout, which resides on the East Summit of Moscow Mountain. This trail is mostly dirt, with the first several hundred yards made up of large 2" gravel rock. This trail is relatively wide for a good portion before turning to a narrow two-track ...
Learn more about Moscow Mountain Lookout

Gold Hill (FS 770) is a 5.6-mile, point-to-point trail that takes drivers from US Highway 95 up into the Gold Hill trail network. Gold Hill starts in rolling wheat fields and ends up in the hills at an intersection with Big Creek (FS 370). Coming from the west side, Gold Hill is a slow but steady cl...
Learn more about Gold Hill - FS 770

Hoteling Creek C is a 1-mile out-and-back trail that breaks off from Hoteling Creek. It continues north along the east side of Gold Hill before ending at an open area with space for several vehicles to camp or have lunch. FS 73680 is heavily overgrown in some spots; vehicles larger than quads will g...
Learn more about Hoteling Creek C - FS 73680