Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Murphy, Idaho

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Murphy, ID to Silver City, ID

This trail runs along a creek bed, so that you will get different water depths depending on the time of the year. The deepest you get is at the beaver damn at the end, which…
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Total Miles
35.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Reynolds Creek Stage Road

This 11-mile point-to-point trail gives access to several OHV areas/trailheads. Starts in the small town of Murphy and goes by the South Rabbit Creek OHV Area and the Black Mountain Trailhead. This road ends in…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Kane Springs Road

This 7.9-mile point-to-point trail traverses the Owyhee Mountain Range from Kane Springs Trailhead to Reynolds Creek Stage Road. There are many different trails that spur off of Kane Springs Road and are an excellent connector…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Montini Cabin Homestead Loop

The trail and loop start in the open desert winding through cool rocky landscapes. There are numerous stopping points along the way to enjoy snacks and beverages. The trail is typically hard-packed dirt, with some…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Reynolds Creek Rim Overlook

This 5.3-mile loop trail traverses along the east rim of Reynold's Creek Canyon. If you start the trail just past the Chalky Butte Trailhead this will allow you to ascend the most difficult obstacle on…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Slacks Mountain Trail

This 11.3-mile point-to-point trail takes you past Black Mountain up to the rolling meadows at the base of Slacks Mountain. This is a great summer trail to get away from the heat. This trail has…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

West Nicholson Road

This dirt and gravel trail will take you from Swan Falls Road to Robinson Boulevard and vice versa. It's an easy road with rolling hills to overland across two major roads. Along this trail, there…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hardtrigger Trail

This 18.2-mile out-and-back trail takes you to a scenic overlook of Hardtrigger Creek in the Owyhee Mountain Range. The trail starts at the Wilson Creek Trailhead and parallels the Northwest Passage Hiking Trail. At approx.…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cattle Crossover

This route features long, gradual grades with some deep ruts that have easy bypasses and excellent scenic views. The southwest section includes a few tight areas where pinstriping is possible, and loose shale can be…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su

Standifer Road

This wide-open, easy dirt road connects to many of the side trails in the area. The Southern end of the trail brings you near and to the National Guard Training Area. Please respect all posted…
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Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Prairie Dog Lane

This area of BLM is a spiderweb of trails. This particular one is fairly short but wild and rugged in terrain. The trail is less visible in some places but it is still defined enough…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Old Highway Rd Loop

This loop starts from the highway onto the old highway grade. The trail travels past recreational shooting sites and then ascends to a great view of the surrounding area with several campsites. This loop starts…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Along The Edge

Another connecting trail to many of the others in the area, this one leads right along the fence line and, at one point, along the edge of the railroad tracks. At times the trail becomes…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

McBride Creek and Jump Creek Road

This area of lava rock and rolling hills provides many opportunities for camping. There is one crossing over McBride Creek that is usually less than 12 inches in depth. The road is in good condition…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Succor Creek Road

Succor Creek Road is a fairly easy dirt road that passes through Succor Creek State Nature Area in Eastern Oregon. The route can be run either north or south depending on where you want to…
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Total Miles
31.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jordan Valley - Leslie Gulch

The road is sufficient for virtually any vehicle, but the 25 miles of gravel and washboard may leave some wanting to air down to add comfort, and there is a spot to do that at…
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Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Scenic Loop To Leslie Gulch Cutoff

This Loop Starts out on Mahogany Gap Road off the highway and starts out going through some Farms and then continues through BLM Land passing By several small springs and a small reservoir. It eventually…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Mahogany Gap Road

Mahogany Gap Road offers a scenic and practical route linking Highway 95 to Succor Creek Road (a.k.a. Jordan Valley-Leslie Gulch Road). This trail winds through a wide valley and open meadows, flanked by sagebrush, rabbitbrush,…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jordan Craters and Owyhee River Trail

Take this trail to Blowout Road and this will take you to the Birch Creek area, Jordan Craters, the Owyhee River, and many other areas out in the Owyhees to explore. This trail is an…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Graveyard Rim Trail

The Graveyard Point Rim area is a great option for those who want a relatively easy and accessible trail without any obstacles. Any 4x4 or AWD with little clearance will be able to complete the…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Rocky Canyon Road

Pretty simple road during the summer months that cuts over to Robbie Creek. A nice alternate route to Hwy 21, or a good road to access the ridge road. The winter months can vary depending…
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Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Graveyard - Succor Creek Road

The journey of this trail starts near Graveyard Point and winds down to the Succor Creek camping area. It offers a diverse terrain with small obstacles, making it exciting for beginners in off-roading. It's a…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Soldier Creek Road

The route South out of Jordan Valley into the mountains jumps back and forth across the Idaho/Oregon state line numerous times. And each time it does, it changes names. From Pleasant Valley to Soldier Creek,…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Danner Loop to Cow Creek

Completion of The Cow Lake and Danner Loop. The road is a wide, graded, gravel road. Some dispersed camping spots are tucked in along the hillsides on the little off-shoot trails. Along the way, you…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Board Corral Loop Rd 7306-0-00

Board Corral Loop delivers a rugged, visually rewarding experience with panoramic views of dramatic rock formations in all directions. This route takes you through open grassy meadows, over cliffside ridgelines, and steep hill climbs and…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Boise Ridge Road

This is a moderate forest service road starting near Bogus Basin, continuing to Rocky Canyon and overlooking Boise, Idaho. This road becomes impassable due to the amount of snow in the winter. In the spring,…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Three Fingers Gulch Trail

Three Fingers Gulch Trail is a rugged and scenic desert route that winds through a remote valley filled with rabbitbrush and sage, offering a fun, technical drive with panoramic views of the iconic Three Fingers…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Three Fingers Loop West

Three Fingers Loop West is a rugged, high-desert route that winds through stunning rock formations and mountain vistas in every direction. This trail delivers big on views and challenge, traveling through terrain lined with sagebrush…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Three Fingers Viewpoint Trail

Three Fingers Viewpoint Trail is a short but rugged climb that rewards with 360-degree panoramic views and a close-up of the dramatic Three Fingers rock formation. The trail begins with a very steep and rocky…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Camp Kettle Creek Road Trail

Camp Kettle Creek Road Trail is a moderately challenging route that traverses a bumpy, off-camber dirt road scattered with embedded rocks and rugged terrain. The trail features one notable steep ascent, requiring careful throttle control…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

ATV Trails Near Murphy, Idaho

Murphy, ID to Silver City, ID

This trail runs along a creek bed, so that you will get different water depths depending on the time of the year. The deepest you get is at the beaver damn at the end, which…
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Total Miles
35.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Reynolds Creek Stage Road

This 11-mile point-to-point trail gives access to several OHV areas/trailheads. Starts in the small town of Murphy and goes by the South Rabbit Creek OHV Area and the Black Mountain Trailhead. This road ends in…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Kane Springs Road

This 7.9-mile point-to-point trail traverses the Owyhee Mountain Range from Kane Springs Trailhead to Reynolds Creek Stage Road. There are many different trails that spur off of Kane Springs Road and are an excellent connector…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Montini Cabin Homestead Loop

The trail and loop start in the open desert winding through cool rocky landscapes. There are numerous stopping points along the way to enjoy snacks and beverages. The trail is typically hard-packed dirt, with some…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Reynolds Creek Rim Overlook

This 5.3-mile loop trail traverses along the east rim of Reynold's Creek Canyon. If you start the trail just past the Chalky Butte Trailhead this will allow you to ascend the most difficult obstacle on…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Slacks Mountain Trail

This 11.3-mile point-to-point trail takes you past Black Mountain up to the rolling meadows at the base of Slacks Mountain. This is a great summer trail to get away from the heat. This trail has…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Murphy, Idaho

Murphy, ID to Silver City, ID

This trail runs along a creek bed, so that you will get different water depths depending on the time of the year. The deepest you get is at the beaver damn at the end, which…
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Total Miles
35.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Reynolds Creek Stage Road

This 11-mile point-to-point trail gives access to several OHV areas/trailheads. Starts in the small town of Murphy and goes by the South Rabbit Creek OHV Area and the Black Mountain Trailhead. This road ends in…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Kane Springs Road

This 7.9-mile point-to-point trail traverses the Owyhee Mountain Range from Kane Springs Trailhead to Reynolds Creek Stage Road. There are many different trails that spur off of Kane Springs Road and are an excellent connector…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Montini Cabin Homestead Loop

The trail and loop start in the open desert winding through cool rocky landscapes. There are numerous stopping points along the way to enjoy snacks and beverages. The trail is typically hard-packed dirt, with some…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Reynolds Creek Rim Overlook

This 5.3-mile loop trail traverses along the east rim of Reynold's Creek Canyon. If you start the trail just past the Chalky Butte Trailhead this will allow you to ascend the most difficult obstacle on…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Slacks Mountain Trail

This 11.3-mile point-to-point trail takes you past Black Mountain up to the rolling meadows at the base of Slacks Mountain. This is a great summer trail to get away from the heat. This trail has…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa