Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Rupert, Idaho

From the old highway, you will start on an excellent gravel road lined with sagebrush and basalt rock, which will turn into a dirt two-track with some basalt rock. As you make your way along…
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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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The road to Bear Trap Cave follows the Minidoka-Arco Road. The road changes conditions frequently depending on weather and the amount of traffic. It is an easy road but can be muddy and washboarded at…
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A very well-maintained gravel road leads right to the lake through the bird refuge. Although this is a short trip off the main road, it gives you access to the lake, which is very limited…
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Travel along the California Historical Trail and pass by the Parting of the Ways. Turning off Yale Road and onto the two-track dirt road with some basalt outcrops, you can't help but imagine a wagon…
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Starting From the Raft River Side, you will pass by dry farms on a well-maintained gravel road as you make your way up the Sawtooth National Forest. As you make your way from the high…
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Bear Trap Cave is one of many lave caves located in southeast Idaho. This trail begins from Coffee Point and winds southwest across the desert to the Bear Trap cave. It is a relatively easy-going…
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This dirt road follows the route from Bear Trap Cave to Crystal Ice Caves and King's Bowl. The route can be traveled in either direction, as it is accessed by various BLM roads and trails.…
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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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Tour the City of Rock National Reserve. This road takes you through the heart of the City of Rocks and through The Twin Sisters rocks, a landmark used by the emigrants while on The California…
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Starting from the Raft River Side, you will pass by dry farms on a well-maintained gravel road as you make your way up the Sawtooth National Forest. It quickly transitions from sagebrush into Aspens and…
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Expect a fairly easy trail here in the southern Idaho desert. This trail opens up with a few options to discover. As you head out, the road is fairly level, packed dirt and pretty dusty.…
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Seemingly leave Idaho and transport yourself into the terrain you would find in the Western Desert. Grey rock, grey sand, Juniper trees, and even cacti welcome you on this fun short adventure. Pick your adventure…
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This route follows FS Road 533, which was completely washed out in 2021 but has since been repaired and reopened. The gravel road is well-maintained and quite wide in the newly restored sections. However, it…
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This trail starts from the highway. It is a short loop trail, but it takes you to some beautiful river access spots. The trail crosses an old highway that was previously paved and fun to…
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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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This is an open single-track trail with multiple creek crossings. There are multiple tight corners with large rocks bordering the trail. There are a few climbs and drops in elevation throughout the trail, but it…
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This is a dirt bike single track that winds in and out of valleys through groups of trees and underbrush. The trail does have a few close calls with steep grades dropping off cliff edges…
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Houtz Canyon from the Rockland side is a great off-road adventure for all vehicles, but it can become narrow due to brush. The BLM provides plenty of parking at the start of the trail. The…
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Lower Dry Gulch is very similar to Upper Dry Gulch, except it doesn't have much elevation change. It's relatively flat and it flows alongside a gulch with a small stream where the cattle normally graze.…
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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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Skull is a short and twisty single track in the South Hills Trail System near Twin Falls, Idaho. The entire trail is very tight curves through sage brush valleys. It has some embedded slab rock…
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This is one of several short and easy single-track trails in the northeast corner of the South Hills Trail System near Twin Falls, Idaho. There are several short trails all within a couple-mile radius that…
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This is one of the short desert single tracks in the South Hills Trail System that is right by the staging area. You'll likely see locals here for an afternoon ride or mountain bikers. It's…
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This is one of several short and easy single track trails in the northeast corner of the South Hills Trail System near Twin Falls, Idaho. There are several short trails all within a couple mile…
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Raggitt is a short single track in the South Hills Trail System. There are several short trails in the northeast corner of the trail system all within a couple mile radius that can be used…
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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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Middle Skills is one of the curviest trails in the northeast corner of the South Hills Trail System near Twin Falls, Idaho. This part of the trail system has several short and easy trails that…
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Upper Dry Gulch is very similar to Sly Gulch, being a narrow desert single track through sage brush terrain, and steadily losing elevation as it drops into a valley and parallels a ravine. It continues…
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Matt's Gulch is a fun desert single track in the South Hills Trail System south of Twin Falls, Idaho. It is similar to many of the trails in the system as it is an easy…
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