Dirt Bike Trails
Near Arco, Idaho

This 30-mile RT track takes you north out of Arco, Idaho, past the abandoned Potter Ranch, up Sheep Camp Road, and through Brier Canyon to Hurst Canyon. You gain 2000 feet in elevation, and if you're here in the early spring, you will find snow on these trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities are ab...
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This 10-mile track, each way, takes you into Wood Canyon, under the shadow of Howe Peak. Nearby peaks include the Howe Peak Ridge and Jumpoff Peak. Most of the trail is in the Challis National Forest. You climb to an elevation of about 7300. If you're here before Memorial Day, you may encounter snow...
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West of Arco, Idaho, Hammond Canyon Road takes you onto BLM lands around Appendicitis Hill. This 4-mile trail connects to Appendicitis Hill Spurs #1 - #6, and it generally follows Hammond Canyon Road into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. The wildlife in this area includes deer and elk. T...
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This scenic four-mile climb is tailor-made for offroaders seeking a moderate but thrilling ascent to over 8,000 feet on King Mountain, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Navigating this trail requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle or a capable OHV to handle the rocky, steep inclines and d...
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This trail leads to the Natural Arch, which is only visible if you hike up to it. The 2-hour completion time includes the hike at the end. You're in the Challis National Forest at about 7500 feet, and the arch is a natural wonder. If you're here before May 1, you may encounter snow on the trails and...
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This trail takes you a little deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area and up to 6800 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and rugged, so some of these activities are challenging. Th...
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Appendicitis Hill Spur 2 is a short, easy half-mile dirt spur perfect for beginners and scenic explorers seeking quick access to the rugged Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. This route ascends through the scenic desert landscape of Idaho near Arco, climbing from 5,820 feet to a high point ove...
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This track gives you access to the hang glider launch on King Mountain, as well as to the numerous trails north of Moore, Idaho, and Arco, Idaho. Directions from each town are included below. You go from 5400 feet in the valley, to over 8000 feet in the Challis National Forest. The views are simply ...
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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 steep and rugged, so some of these activities are challenging. Th...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon to Appendicitis Hill

This track connects the Arco Pass Road to Wood Canyon Trail to the Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon Trail. You are in the Challis National Forest at elevations between 6300 and 7800. If you're here before May 1, you may encounter snow on the trails and in the forests. If it's rained recently, it will be mu...
Learn more about Wood Canyon to Arco Pass

This 3-mile track goes from Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon Trail further into the Challis National Forest. Opportunities to see wildlife increase the further into the National Forest you go. If you're here in the early spring, you will encounter snow and mud on these trails. On the north slopes, and in t...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #3

The Appendicitis Hill WSA Loop is an ideal adventure for offroaders seeking a scenic, moderately easy drive through Idaho's rugged backcountry, showcasing spectacular high-ridge views of the surrounding wilderness. This 9.5-mile track climbs through the steep and rugged terrain of the Appendicitis H...
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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 here. The area is steep and rugged, so some of these ...
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The Howe Peak Ridge Trail is an out and back trail in Challis National Forest in Idaho. This trail offers incredible views from the peak while next to the two radio towers. There's many campsites throughout, as well as the opposite spur to Jumpoff Peak. The trail is a steep and rutted climb with loo...
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Horsethief Canyon is roughly 20 miles out of Arco, Idaho, and if you follow Arco Pass, including all of the side spurs, this is a full-day trip round-trip track. You go deep into the Challis National Forest, up to an elevation of 7000 feet, and drop down the other side into this canyon. The possibil...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Canyon

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 rugged, so some of these activities are challenging. The view...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon to Spur 7

Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #6 is a scenic offroad adventure perfect for riders looking to explore the rugged beauty of the Challis National Forest. Spanning approximately 1.6 miles, this short but rewarding route takes travelers deeper into Horsethief Canyon and down into Spur #6, climbing from an...
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Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #5 offers a scenic, 2.1-mile off road drive through Horsethief Canyon, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a quick, quiet trek with abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing. Located within the scenic Challis National Forest, this route climbs from an eleva...
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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 in half hour, but if you stop to explore and appreciate the views, it'll take longer. Oppo...
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Jump Off Peak is best accessed through wood canyon, by way of Arco. Wood Canyon itself is fairly tight and narrow, but once you reach the cutoff to the peak you will be on top of the ridge and exposed. If there is snow, it will be drifted deep in the road. The road is mostly dirt-based with some roc...
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This 30-mile RT track takes you north out of Arco, Idaho, past the abandoned Potter Ranch, up Sheep Camp Road, and through Brier Canyon to Hurst Canyon. You gain 2000 feet in elevation, and if you're here in the early spring, you will find snow on these trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities are ab...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon

This 10-mile track, each way, takes you into Wood Canyon, under the shadow of Howe Peak. Nearby peaks include the Howe Peak Ridge and Jumpoff Peak. Most of the trail is in the Challis National Forest. You climb to an elevation of about 7300. If you're here before Memorial Day, you may encounter snow...
Learn more about Arco Pass Road to Wood Canyon

West of Arco, Idaho, Hammond Canyon Road takes you onto BLM lands around Appendicitis Hill. This 4-mile trail connects to Appendicitis Hill Spurs #1 - #6, and it generally follows Hammond Canyon Road into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. The wildlife in this area includes deer and elk. T...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon To Appendicitis Hill

This scenic four-mile climb is tailor-made for offroaders seeking a moderate but thrilling ascent to over 8,000 feet on King Mountain, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Navigating this trail requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle or a capable OHV to handle the rocky, steep inclines and d...
Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Hang Glider Launch

This 30-mile RT track takes you north out of Arco, Idaho, past the abandoned Potter Ranch, up Sheep Camp Road, and through Brier Canyon to Hurst Canyon. You gain 2000 feet in elevation, and if you're here in the early spring, you will find snow on these trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities are ab...
Learn more about Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon

This 10-mile track, each way, takes you into Wood Canyon, under the shadow of Howe Peak. Nearby peaks include the Howe Peak Ridge and Jumpoff Peak. Most of the trail is in the Challis National Forest. You climb to an elevation of about 7300. If you're here before Memorial Day, you may encounter snow...
Learn more about Arco Pass Road to Wood Canyon

West of Arco, Idaho, Hammond Canyon Road takes you onto BLM lands around Appendicitis Hill. This 4-mile trail connects to Appendicitis Hill Spurs #1 - #6, and it generally follows Hammond Canyon Road into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. The wildlife in this area includes deer and elk. T...
Learn more about Hammond Canyon To Appendicitis Hill

This scenic four-mile climb is tailor-made for offroaders seeking a moderate but thrilling ascent to over 8,000 feet on King Mountain, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Navigating this trail requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle or a capable OHV to handle the rocky, steep inclines and d...
Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Hang Glider Launch