Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Wendell, Idaho

Explore All Beginner Trails Near Wendell, Idaho

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…
Learn more about Blue Heart Overlook and Access
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Sturgeon Run

Enjoy a relatively easy and short drive! Wind your way up the Snake River to Lower Salmon Falls Dam. Plenty of spots to take in views, great spots to park and fish or simply enjoy…
Learn more about Sturgeon Run
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dead Horse and Tea Kettle Caves with Connector

This short route takes you through south-central Idaho's interesting and diverse lava flow region. This trail can be done both directions, but the easier sections begin closer to Gooding and the Tea Kettle and Dead…
Learn more about Dead Horse and Tea Kettle Caves with Connector
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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.…
Learn more about Muddy Cow Fields
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Snake Eyes

Looking for an easy weekend drive? An easy road to see the Snake River from? Or even just a different way of getting from Glenn's Ferry to Bliss? Then this is your route, very well…
Learn more about Snake Eyes
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

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…
Learn more about North Rim - Jerome
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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…
Learn more about West Berger Rim Overlook
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Jackalope Flats

Enjoy a fun, easy remote drive on Bell Rapids Plateau. This is the primary East-West road in the area that ties Glenn's Ferry to the Bliss area. The trail is always well maintained, well traveled,…
Learn more about Jackalope Flats
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pumpjack Plateau

Venture out on one of the many plateaus overlooking the Snake River Plain, stop by the original Pumpjack used for pumping water for livestock, or venture out onto any corner of the plateau and take…
Learn more about Pumpjack Plateau
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Canyon View Corkscrew

Take a short adventurous trip along the edge of a plateau, leading you to an incredible, nearly hidden canyon. The longer you drive, the more amazing the views become. Pack some food and a couple…
Learn more about Canyon View Corkscrew
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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,…
Learn more about West Cheese Burger
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Stockmans Driveway

This is an easy north-south or south-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 these trails. Generally, this…
Learn more about Stockmans Driveway
Total Miles
13.7
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…
Learn more about Loughmiller
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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…
Learn more about Davis Mtn. Loop
Total Miles
35.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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…
Learn more about Middle Rim to Overlook Camp
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…
Learn more about Fence Line Trail
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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…
Learn more about Callen To Whisky Creek Overlook
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Stock Draw/Old House Loop

This 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…
Learn more about Stock Draw/Old House Loop
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Wilson Butte

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.…
Learn more about Wilson Butte
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Swami (Part 2 Easier)

This section of Swami is an easy single track that connects to the staging area off of Indian Spring Road. It starts after about a mile of Swami Part 1, as the trail is getting…
Learn more about Swami (Part 2 Easier)
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Lower Sugarloaf

Lower Sugarloaf is one of the first trails accessed from the staging area for the South Hills trail system, and will likely be taken to access other trails in the system. It starts from the…
Learn more about Lower Sugarloaf
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Wi / Su

Petrified Watermelons

What appears to be "the way" is a more excellent trail section that ends at private property and a gate. "Back the way you came" is the option here. Unless you're curious about the watermelons,…
Learn more about Petrified Watermelons
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Sweet N Low

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…
Learn more about Sweet N Low
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp / Su

Sidewinder

Sidewinder is a single track full of very tight turns through sagebrush that makes for a great practice trail or warm-up for your day ride since it's close to the staging area and the quick…
Learn more about Sidewinder
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Raggitt

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…
Learn more about Raggitt
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Middle Skills

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…
Learn more about Middle Skills
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Jummi

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…
Learn more about Jummi
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Dry Gulch Access

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…
Learn more about Dry Gulch Access
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Skull

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…
Learn more about Skull
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Power Line Access

This trail may exist solely to access and maintain the power lines as it unfortunately dead ends and disappears. It still is a fun quick out-and-back trail. There are some mud ruts present throughout. After…
Learn more about Power Line Access
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

ATV Trails Near Wendell, Idaho

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…
Learn more about Blue Heart Overlook and Access
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Sturgeon Run

Enjoy a relatively easy and short drive! Wind your way up the Snake River to Lower Salmon Falls Dam. Plenty of spots to take in views, great spots to park and fish or simply enjoy…
Learn more about Sturgeon Run
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dead Horse and Tea Kettle Caves with Connector

This short route takes you through south-central Idaho's interesting and diverse lava flow region. This trail can be done both directions, but the easier sections begin closer to Gooding and the Tea Kettle and Dead…
Learn more about Dead Horse and Tea Kettle Caves with Connector
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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.…
Learn more about Muddy Cow Fields
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Snake Eyes

Looking for an easy weekend drive? An easy road to see the Snake River from? Or even just a different way of getting from Glenn's Ferry to Bliss? Then this is your route, very well…
Learn more about Snake Eyes
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

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…
Learn more about West Berger Rim Overlook
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Wendell, Idaho

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…
Learn more about Blue Heart Overlook and Access
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Sturgeon Run

Enjoy a relatively easy and short drive! Wind your way up the Snake River to Lower Salmon Falls Dam. Plenty of spots to take in views, great spots to park and fish or simply enjoy…
Learn more about Sturgeon Run
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dead Horse and Tea Kettle Caves with Connector

This short route takes you through south-central Idaho's interesting and diverse lava flow region. This trail can be done both directions, but the easier sections begin closer to Gooding and the Tea Kettle and Dead…
Learn more about Dead Horse and Tea Kettle Caves with Connector
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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.…
Learn more about Muddy Cow Fields
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Snake Eyes

Looking for an easy weekend drive? An easy road to see the Snake River from? Or even just a different way of getting from Glenn's Ferry to Bliss? Then this is your route, very well…
Learn more about Snake Eyes
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

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…
Learn more about West Berger Rim Overlook
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi