Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Richfield, 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

Frenchman's Warm Creek Trail

Scenic out and back trail through a valley just on the outskirts of Ketchum that runs along a nice river. This trail features some wide-open valleys with the river winding through it as well as…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Warm Springs Creek Trail

The Warm Springs Creek Trail is an out and back trail in Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho. This trail offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, especially as the elevation climbs. There's many campsites at…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

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

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

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

Smokiest of Domes

Explore the Smokey Dome area, take in the views, and camp! Easy drive up to Couch Summit from the Couch Summit Parking area, and continue the climb up and up to the tip tops of…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Big Wood River - Harriman Trail Access

Short out and back dirt trail with dispersed camping at the end along the river and stunning mountain views. Some of the dispersed spots are larger campsites that can accommodate multiple vehicles or trailers and…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Timbered Dome - Hammond Spring Creek

This 8-mile RT trail takes you around Timbered Dome, out one spur trail, and then down into Hammond Spring Creek Canyon. It's a beautiful ride along the beautiful Hammond Spring Creek. In the fall, the…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Easley Warm Springs

A Short dirt road leading to the Easley Hot Springs and Pool. These are open seasonally and require a fee. Before you get to the hot springs is a seasonal campground with fire rings, picnic…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Boulder Creek Left Trail

Bumpy rocky trail with beautiful views that take you up to the base of 3 mountains. The trail is not difficult, but 4x4 high clearance and air down recommended for comfort. At the very beginning…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
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

Hammond Canyon to Timbered Dome

This 10-mile track drops down into Antelope Valley and then goes back up towards Timbered Dome. You gain 1800 feet in elevation. The track is primarily on BLM, and where it crosses private property, access…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2 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

Hammond Canyon to Spur 7

This 6-mile RT spur goes deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area at about 7000 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Spruce Summer Cabins Loop

Fun little scenic loop dotted with lots of unique summertime cabins. No designated day-use spots or camping spots, the trail appears to primarily be used to access the summer homes. The cabins are neat to…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Appendicitis Hill WSA Spur #7

This 2-mile RT dead-end spur explores one more area of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Area. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and rugged, so…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hammond Canyon to Appendicitis Hill

This trail explores another area of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. It's just under a mile long, and it's a dead-end trail. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available…
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Total Miles
0.7
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

Appendicitis Hill Spur #5

This 3-mile RT track connects with Appendicitis Hill Loop in two places and explores yet another part of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area at about 7300 feet elevation. You can drive the entire trail…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Appendicitis Hill WSA Loop

This 9.5-mile track takes you further into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area, and to an elevation of 7550 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hammond Canyon to Appendicitis Hill

This trail takes you a little deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area and up to 7000 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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

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

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

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

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

Chimney Gulch to Mammoth Canyon

This 12-mile track leaves the Mackay Mine Hill Tour Track and ventures to 9238 feet above sea level, deep into the Lost River Mountain Range. You drive along and cross high mountain creeks, and the…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa