Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Murtaugh, Idaho

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North Rim - Jerome

This is one section of the vast trail network north of Twin Falls, south of Jerome, along the Snake River Canyon. Very popular with all types of trail riders, it is accessible for almost the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

South Hills Adventure Loop

Start out anywhere you'd like. Unload and drive the loop either direction, there is no set way! This loop will take you from the green higher elevation, to the valleys, high desert and everything in…
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Total Miles
39.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Loughmiller

An easy hard-packed gravel road with some muddy spots and plenty of places for oncoming traffic to cross. The trail gives you access to Stockman Road, south to Salmon Creek reservoir, and westbound access to…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Muddy Cow Fields

Although it's named muddy cow fields, this isn't the main road surface. It's packed gravel and a nice option to come from the north farm fields and access the main heart of the trail network.…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

West Cheese Burger

This is the main east-west cut across from Stockman North/South route to the ridge. Primarily graded single-lane road. Some potholes and generally LTE Service. Take Stockman's road south to get to Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir,…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Stockmans Driveway

This is an easy north to south or south to north route via dirt through the area. It provides access to many of the trails in the area. Some dispersed camping can be found along…
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Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Callen To Whisky Creek Overlook

This is the easier route to get over to the turn for Whisky Creek overlook. It's rutted in areas and use caution when it's rained or is wet. Could be quite muddy and slick. A…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Stock Draw/Old House Loop

The rutted, bumpy trail leads to an old wood house/structure. There is a cattle water trough out there as well, a large grassy open area that could be used for camping. Keep an eye out…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Fence Line Trail

A mostly two-track trail gives way to somewhat graded trail ends in a rock pile on one side that marks the route. Maps show many trails crisscrossing the area, but this is one of the…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Middle Rim to Overlook Camp

An easy trail mostly two-track through sagebrush featuring open planes and ends at a scenic overlook camping spot to the Salmon Falls River Canyon below. The trail gets mostly rutted and could be impossible when…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

West Bay Loop

Beautiful views overlooking the northern section of Salmon Falls Creel Reservoir. The lower section of the loop is easy and has many small campsites with views of the water. None of them are level though,…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

West Berger Rim Overlook

An easy, mostly graded farm trail ends at a nice view of the Salmon Creek Falls canyon below. The trail starts in farmland, so be aware of slow farm traffic. It begins as an easy…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Whisky Slough Water Access

A shorter twisty trail that leads down to a finger of and Bay of the Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. The water level is low in the winter, and there is driving access to the edge.…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cotterel Mountain Road

Although this road is easy, a few small sections with some larger rocks require 4WD to get over and high clearance; it's doable with AWD and a skilled driver. Parts of the road are very…
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Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Antelope Bay Loop Northern Section

This is the Northern section of what could be completed as a loop trail. It ends in one spot at an Overlook above the Salmon Creek Falls reservoir. The trail is on the open range,…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Antelope Bay Loop and Lucas Point

This is the southern section of the Antelope Bay Loop. It's the easier way out into the vista. The rail is dirt and gravel with a few deeper ruts from muddy traffic and cows. This…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Southern Lucas Point

This is a nice flat, out and back, offshoot trail heading down to the Southern Lucas Point on Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. To get to the beginning of the trail take China Creek off of…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Blue Heart Overlook and Access

This route is meant to give you access to overlooks of the Snake River, and closer access to Idaho's famous Blue Heart Springs. The majority of the trail and surrounding trails are dust, rutted, and…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Railroad Grade

Looking for a good bypass instead of taking the freeway? Well, this road is for you! Wake yourself up with a short drive through farmland, enjoy open views of the valley, and pass through cow…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Davis Mtn. Loop

Leaving from Bliss, ID, head north on Hill City Road. Turn onto Davis Mountain Road. There are many roads and trails to explore from this location. It is very easy driving with plenty of wildlife…
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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Petrified Watermelons

What appears to be "the way" is a more excellent trail section that ends at private property and a gate. "Back the way you came" is the option here. Unless you're curious about the watermelons,…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Lake Fork

If you're looking for an easy, scenic drive through the Sawtooth National Forest, then this trail is for you. As you drive through the little valley, beautiful views of the hills and ridges surround you.…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Pole Canyon Road

This road is easy and can be done by any AWD or 4WD vehicle, even 2WD in dry seasons; high clearance is not needed. The road can become muddy when wet, so be advised if…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Power Line Access

This trail may exist solely to access and maintain the power lines as it unfortunately dead ends and disappears. It still is a fun quick out-and-back trail. There are some mud ruts present throughout. After…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Sublett

This easy dirt road starts at Sublett Reservoir, taking you around the Northern section of the lake, and leads to Sublett Campground. Other trails continue past that point. Beautiful views overlooking the reservoir. There are…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Dempsey Meadow

This route begins as a very easy dirt road that offers sweeping views of the surrounding valley and meadows. There are a few mud ruts to watch out for but aside from that, it's easy-going…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

East Dry Pole Canyon

Although short, this road is not short of great views. Enjoy the mountains in the distance and wide-open views as you twist and turn around the canyon road. This road is very easy and can…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Black Pine Canyon

This road is just beautiful. You can see incredible views from the desert, high mountains, thick forests, and open valleys. As for difficulty, this road can be done by pretty much any AWD or 4WD,…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wild Horse Recreation Area to Bruneau Canyon Overlook

This relatively easy route rewards travelers with absolutely incredible scenery. You'll find yourself maneuvering through cattle, staring up at steep canyon walls, and cresting small hills that reveal breathtaking views of snow capped mountains. If…
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Total Miles
108
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sheep Canyon 1

This section of trail is one continuous, long hill climb/descent depending which direction you're going. (West to East is uphill). There are some loose rocky patches scattered throughout and a few small mud ruts here…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su