Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Pierce, Idaho

This route follows French Creek until it reaches Orogrande Creek. It continues along Orogrande Creek until it meets the north fork of the Clearwater River. This junction includes both the Bungalow Creek Ranger Station and Bungalow Creek Campground as well as several large dispersed camping sites. Th...
Learn more about Pierce to Superior FS 250

This scenic route leaves Pierce via Snake Creek Road before turning off onto Calhoun Road. This is a very easy, well-maintained gravel road that is wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is a lengthy route that snakes through the mountains and offers some premium views. There are several disperse...
Learn more about Pierce to Dworshak Reservoir/Grandad Bridge

The Lolo Motorway(Forest Road 500) is a roughly 95-mile narrow, winding primitive road. The single-lane road, partially built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930, travels close to the Nez Perce Trail. Portions of this road are single-lane, and there are washouts. High clearance 4x4 onl...
Learn more about Lolo Motorway (aka FS Rd #500)

Easy ride on a gravel road with lots of spur roads and trails that you can take along the way. Turn off Telephone Creek Road where there is a sign that says Armstrong Saddle. You will now be on Old T Camp Road. Then you can drive across Elkberry Creek turn and head up a narrower road that will climb...
Learn more about Elkberry Creek Road

Turn off of Fish Creek trail at and cross Fish Creek to reach the Fish Buttle Saddle ATV trail at the following coordinates: 46.34508, -115.42648. This trail climbs 3.4 miles up to Middle Butte Road. The ATV trail is beautiful and follows an ATV trail deep in the forest. Continue up Middle Butte roa...
Learn more about Fish Butte Saddle

This is a 5-mile easy one-way gravel road off of the main road to Grandad Bridge (PFI road). Potlatch Corp ground permit may be required if you leave the main road. The road winds through areas of clear-cuts and forest with lots of different types of vegetation to see. The track follows the creek fo...
Learn more about Little Meadow Creek Road

Army Corp campground with OHV access only. 1.3 miles (10 minutes) off PFI road to Grandad bridge around mile marker 19 1/2. There is a sign for this trail just past Grandad Bridge. The road goes through clear cut before there is a gate with a 50-inch access opening you need to use to head down to th...
Learn more about Little Meadow Creek OHV Campground

This is a beautiful single-track trail that, when ridden in combination with Fish Creek and Fish Butte Saddle ATV trail, forms a fantastic loop. Fish Butte Trail Starts from either the Middle Butte Road or the Fish Creek Road, depending on the direction you ride. This five-mile trail is mainly compo...
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Trailhead is off the highway with limited parking of about 200 feet of one-lane parking. Use caution when unloading, as this part of the highway can get busy during spring and early summer with rafters, kayakers, and others.The trail is not far from Lowell, Idaho. With a population of 23, it does no...
Learn more about Van Camp trail 16

The Partridge Creek Trail is a 50-inch-wide trail that steadily climbs from the Partridge Creek campground and into the mountains towards Elk Butte. It has its share of windy corners, back-and-forth switchbacks, and climbs/drops as you work your way up the hill. Most of the trail is through shady ti...
Learn more about Partridge Creek OHV Trail 8290

Salmon Creek - FS T4800 is an easy, scenic trail perfect for riders of dirt bikes, ATVs, and narrow UTVs looking for a smooth, relaxing cruise through northern Idaho's dense forests. Spanning approximately 7.3 miles, this route is restricted to vehicles with a maximum width of 50 inches. Offroaders ...
Learn more about Salmon Creek - FS T4800

This trail takes you from the Elk Creek Basin and up over Shattuck Butte down to Morris Creek. The route starts by climbing up West Fork. Lindley Creek Road and then over several logging roads - some of which are cut with sharp water bars - before descending down Morris Creek back to the Upper Basin...
Learn more about Shattuck Butte

This long dusty road is heavily timbered & logged at this time. The road is wide enough for two vehicles to pass, there are some narrow areas around switchbacks though. Be aware of logging trucks coming off this mountain. Elk River is the nearest town with amenities like fuel, a general store, resta...
Learn more about Grandad Road (Elk River to Dworshak Reservoir)

Easy Forest Service road ride from Elk River to Giant Cedar Grove turn-off. The road follows the Elk Creek through the cedars and other trees. There are several camping options along the way. Watch for other vehicles as this can be busy on weekends. The Giant Cedar is something worth seeing.
Learn more about Elk Creek

This is a short trail up to the Elk Butte Lookout Tower. The trail begins at Captain's Cabin which can be accessed by riding up Aquarius Road and then Elk Butte road. From Captain's Cabin you'll ride a wider dirt road until you reach a gate where the trail begins to narrow. Once the climb up the Bu...
Learn more about Elk Butte Lookout

This trail, while short, is a nice 50-inch route that cuts over from the area of the Elk Creek Basin to Morris Creek. It is a great addition to a loop route through the area to get some elevation, open views, and some nice shady timber. It has a few good spots to pull off and stretch your legs or ha...
Learn more about Elk-Morris Connection

This is an easy .9 mile long spur off of Junction Mountain trail that takes you to a lookout tower and an incredible view of the North Clearwater Mountains that is a view you don't want to miss out on. It's an easy dirt trail that climbs almost 500 feet in .9 miles up from Junction Mountain Trail. I...
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Nice easy ride through clear cut and tree area. Stop along the way at Perkins Grove which is a nice hike. If you come from East Fork road you have to go around a gate 50" wide. If you come from Elk River you can drive 4x4 most of the track. Part of the track is Potlatch ground and a permit is requir...
Learn more about East Fork Rd - Perkins-Morris Grove

This is part of a track that goes up to McGary Butte. There are multiple ways to get to the top. This is an old logging road that goes through clearcuts and has amazing views of the surrounding area. Some run-off areas are harder to navigate on the track. The track surface is dirt, rock, and sand in...
Learn more about National Forrest Development Road 3308

Parking available on East Fork road in Bovill. Can ride all the way over from Bovill to Elk River. Ride up the gravel road to the top of Hemlock Butte. Easy ride and only rough the last 1/2 mile. Lots of different types of trees to see along the way and great views at the top.
Learn more about Bovill - Hemlock Butte

This route follows French Creek until it reaches Orogrande Creek. It continues along Orogrande Creek until it meets the north fork of the Clearwater River. This junction includes both the Bungalow Creek Ranger Station and Bungalow Creek Campground as well as several large dispersed camping sites. Th...
Learn more about Pierce to Superior FS 250

This scenic route leaves Pierce via Snake Creek Road before turning off onto Calhoun Road. This is a very easy, well-maintained gravel road that is wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is a lengthy route that snakes through the mountains and offers some premium views. There are several disperse...
Learn more about Pierce to Dworshak Reservoir/Grandad Bridge

The Lolo Motorway(Forest Road 500) is a roughly 95-mile narrow, winding primitive road. The single-lane road, partially built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930, travels close to the Nez Perce Trail. Portions of this road are single-lane, and there are washouts. High clearance 4x4 onl...
Learn more about Lolo Motorway (aka FS Rd #500)

Easy ride on a gravel road with lots of spur roads and trails that you can take along the way. Turn off Telephone Creek Road where there is a sign that says Armstrong Saddle. You will now be on Old T Camp Road. Then you can drive across Elkberry Creek turn and head up a narrower road that will climb...
Learn more about Elkberry Creek Road

This route follows French Creek until it reaches Orogrande Creek. It continues along Orogrande Creek until it meets the north fork of the Clearwater River. This junction includes both the Bungalow Creek Ranger Station and Bungalow Creek Campground as well as several large dispersed camping sites. Th...
Learn more about Pierce to Superior FS 250

This scenic route leaves Pierce via Snake Creek Road before turning off onto Calhoun Road. This is a very easy, well-maintained gravel road that is wide enough for two vehicles to pass. It is a lengthy route that snakes through the mountains and offers some premium views. There are several disperse...
Learn more about Pierce to Dworshak Reservoir/Grandad Bridge

The Lolo Motorway(Forest Road 500) is a roughly 95-mile narrow, winding primitive road. The single-lane road, partially built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930, travels close to the Nez Perce Trail. Portions of this road are single-lane, and there are washouts. High clearance 4x4 onl...
Learn more about Lolo Motorway (aka FS Rd #500)

Easy ride on a gravel road with lots of spur roads and trails that you can take along the way. Turn off Telephone Creek Road where there is a sign that says Armstrong Saddle. You will now be on Old T Camp Road. Then you can drive across Elkberry Creek turn and head up a narrower road that will climb...
Learn more about Elkberry Creek Road