Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Osburn, Idaho

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Lost Lake

The trail to Lost Lake takes you deep into the mountains to the south of Osburn, Idaho, on a gorgeous 1600ft climb with many breathtaking views of the Silver Valley. The trail starts directly out…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Slate Creek

This is amazing trail. You get to drive through thick beautiful forest. Following a stunning clear water creek with couple camping spot by it. Big Mountain surrounding the whole area. You start with climbing mountain…
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Total Miles
19
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Moon Pass

This route takes you along the North Fork of the St. Joe River via the old Milwaukee Road Rail Grade. You'll pass through several old train tunnels and over a couple of old train trestles…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Daveggio Creek

This trail takes you from Marble Creek up into the mountains and through some beautiful landscapes including a large burn zone. You'll reach some higher elevation and have multiple great viewpoints along the way. There…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Shefoot

Just outside of Wallace Idaho, this is a wonderfully colorful route during the fall. Reds, oranges, and greens dominate the landscape. When one reaches the top, there is the most amazing panoramic view of the…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

North Branch of Martin Creek

This easy climb gradually heads into the hills. It's pretty wooded, and the forest is dense in some spots. There's a slight break in the trees here and there to get a glimpse of a…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Lower Marten Creek

This nicely graded trail begins at the inlet of Martin Creek Bay and runs alongside the creek as it works its way into the forest. There is plenty of dispersed camping sites along the way.…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Gem Peak

This narrow, steep run to the top is rutted and rocky with a few loose climbs. There are excellent views, and if you're lucky, the lookout rental cabin road will be open for you to…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Huckleberry Mountain

This fun trail ducks and dives, bobs, and weaves its way around the hillsides. There are a few rutted areas. Some narrow sections with tall grass and a few loose hill climbs. Overall it's pretty…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Lone Cliff Cutover

This easy ridge trail cuts across the top of the hills with amazing views of the Clark Fork valley and the Cabinet mountains. There is also access to the Skeleton Creek hiking trail from both…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Stevens Ridge

This well-graded ridge run is a perfect ride up or down from the mountain above to the primary graded trails below. There are ample pull-offs, a few tight switchbacks, and hardly any potholes to impede…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Stevens Creek Road

This well-groomed trail generally follows the powerlines from the dam all the way to the Marten Creek campground. As it twists its way around, you will get amazing views of the lake and hillsides. Some…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Freezeout

This trail takes you across a beautiful section of Forest Service Road 301 AKA Fishhook-Gold Center Road through the beautiful rocky peaks and high alpine meadows of Freezeout. This is a long, fairly primitive, and…
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Total Miles
22.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

West Fork Pilgrim Creek

This generally easy trail heads back up to the ridges and deeper into the forest. It's mostly easy with a few larger potholes, and tight switchback turns. The only camping noticed was alongside the road…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Cascade Picnic

This narrow trail connects at the top with the Gurly Saddle and Lavoie OHV trails. It's primarily narrow, with some low hanging and downed trees here and there. Closer to the bottom, there appear to…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Gurley Saddle

This trail heads up into the hills from the main graded trail below. Near the bottom is the Little North Fork of the CDA River, with a few dispersed camping spots. From there, the trail…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Denver Ridge

This 10-mile RT track goes from Clear Creek Trail up to just over 4000 feet in the Lolo National Forest. There is room to let another vehicle pass on some of the corners. All private…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

CDA Deception Creek

This popular trail connects the tarmac at the top of the hill to the network of routes below. It's a very smooth, wide trail with blind corners and many people speeding. The views from the…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Clear Creek

This 5-mile portion of Clear Creek Trail takes you from Prospect Creek Road near Thompson Falls, MT, into the high country of the Lolo National Forest. If you follow Clear Creek beyond where our track…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Faset Peak

This trail just starts out of the Bunco parking lot which is large enough for trailers. The trail start working up the mountain right away. It's an easy two-way dirt road Great view of the…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Echo Peak OHV

This out-and-back trail starts pretty easy, then gets very narrow. The first out and back finger ends abruptly at a small hiking trail. Larger SXS will want to use the turnaround/camping spot before they get…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Upper Graves Creek

This short and fun ATV trail has a lot to offer. Great views, some light technical sections, switchbacks, and more. This trail runs from the intersection of Stony Butte Road (FS 1475) and Graves Creek…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Deception Creek Circle

This fun side loop takes you away from the heavily trafficked Deception Creek Trail. It's narrow with lots of evidence of downed trees. There are deep potholes and puddles from the many springs leeching into…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Railroad Grade

This well-graded trail follows what appears to be an old mining rail track. The grade is easy, but after years of travel, when wet, have created some decent-sized potholes and some rocky sections. There are…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Horse Haven Airfield

This trail is a dirt, forest service road that is a narrow trail going along a creek and big pine trees. You may have issues passing with another vehicle. The trail ends at a World…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Lone Cabin Creek

This is a well-traveled and graded trail that heads up into the hills to Five Fingers Saddle, with many trail options to explore at the top. It's mostly wide enough to pass oncoming traffic, but…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Twin Creek

This mostly graded gravel road runs from the tarmac to the Twin Creek hiking and single-track ATV trail. Although no trailhead sign states it's a single track, motorcycle tracks are evident on the trail. Overall…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ruen Run

This connector trail links the upper ridge trail network to the trails below. There are plenty of tight turns and switchbacks. The occasional offshoot leads to a locked gate or a decent place to dispersed…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Flatiron Ridge

This 12-mile RT trail zigzags up Flatiron Ridge in the Lolo National Forest to an elevation of 4362 feet. There is room to let another vehicle pass on some of the corners. All private property…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hudlow

This mostly easy trail runs from the ridgeline to the valley or visa-versa. Near the lower section is a well-constructed warming hut for snowmobile season, complete with a pit toilet and a vast valley with…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp