Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Nampa, Idaho

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This 30.1-mile point-to-point road crosses over the Salmon River Mountains from Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend. This road gives access to hundreds of miles of off-roading, hiking, and mountain bike trails in the Boise National…
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This 13.9-mile point-to-point trail connects the Bogus Basin area to the Harris Creek area. Stop at 3.5 miles from Bogus Basin and hike out to Coyote Rock, or stop at 7.4 miles from Bogus Basin…
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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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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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Do you like a muddy road with beautiful views? This road is for you! This trail is very easy and also very short but offers a great spot to camp for a few nights. There…
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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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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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This road is easily navigable by all vehicle sizes. Just be aware that it's a single-lane road and you may encounter other vehicles traveling from the opposite direction. The road is mostly sand with a…
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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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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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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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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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Do you like long drives on a dirt road, river views, and hot springs? This road is for you! Enjoy a dirt road that follows along the Boise River. It is possible to do this…
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