Dirt Bike Trails
Near Atomic City, Idaho

This route will take you from the main highway to Big Southern Butte. If you have not been to Big Southern Butte, it is worth the trip. The butte is one of the largest volcanic domes in the world and is the largest on the Snake River Plain. There are obsidian deposits that are easily seen in the spr...
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This scenic 26.3-mile point-to-point trail is ideal for beginner to intermediate offroaders looking to explore the historic Snake River Plain while taking in views of the iconic Big Southern Butte. Running from Springfield, Idaho, up toward the towering volcanic dome of Big Southern Butte, the route...
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This is an amazing ride. It is intermittently covered with decomposing granite for traction and can be fairly rough. It is well maintained as it still has a working tower. Sheer drop-offs are not for the faint-hearted. It's like a one-way Pikes Peak, just not as many switchbacks. The ride is easy. T...
Learn more about Big Southern Butte

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 trail, with a mostly dirt road that is only challenging in snow or mud. There are plenty of scenic oppor...
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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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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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Wood Canyon - FS 561 offers scenic offroad riders and beginners an easy, ten-mile trek through the beautiful Salmon-Challis National Forest near Arco, Idaho. Running under the shadow of Howe Peak, Howe Peak Ridge, and Jumpoff Peak, this route begins by following the Hurst Canyon Trail and gaining ap...
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Arco Pass Spur - FS 4259 is an approachable yet scenic connector trail ideal for offroaders seeking an easy route through the rugged Salmon-Challis National Forest. Spanning approximately 3.5 miles, this unpaved route links the Arco Pass Road to the Wood Canyon Trail. Drivers will encounter a cumula...
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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...
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This scenic 3.2-mile trail in the Salmon-Challis National Forest is perfect for beginners and families seeking an easy offroad drive paired with a rewarding short hike to a stunning geological formation. Starting near Brier Canyon at an elevation of 5,850 feet, the route climbs steadily through rugg...
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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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Hells Half Acre is an approximately 6-mile trail through ancient lava rock just southwest of Shelly Idaho. It is a moderate to difficult trail, with many tough obstacles that are not by-passible and the difficulty can be increased exponentially if you choose to, up to including extreme buggy lines. ...
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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 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 2-mile track takes you further down the Arco Pass Road to the Iron Creek Spur into Corral Canyon. The views are amazing, the wildlife is plentiful, and the scenery is hard to beat. You're at about 6,300 feet in the Challis National Forest. Early in the springtime, this trail may be covered with...
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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...
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Noise ORV is single track trail loop and features whoops, volcanic rock, sand, and hard dirt. It can get quite dusty, so the best times to ride are early in the morning or after it has rained. Idaho ORV decals are required to ride. The trails are beginner and kid friendly. It's always windy. There i...
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Horsethief Canyon - FS 566 offers offroaders an easy but scenic ride through the heart of Salmon-Challis National Forest, about 20 miles from Arco, Idaho, making it ideal for beginners and scenic explorers alike. The route spans roughly 4.8 miles and climbs to a peak elevation of 6,765 feet, offerin...
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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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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 route will take you from the main highway to Big Southern Butte. If you have not been to Big Southern Butte, it is worth the trip. The butte is one of the largest volcanic domes in the world and is the largest on the Snake River Plain. There are obsidian deposits that are easily seen in the spr...
Learn more about Atomic City to Frenchman's Cabin

This scenic 26.3-mile point-to-point trail is ideal for beginner to intermediate offroaders looking to explore the historic Snake River Plain while taking in views of the iconic Big Southern Butte. Running from Springfield, Idaho, up toward the towering volcanic dome of Big Southern Butte, the route...
Learn more about Springfield to Big Southern Butte

This is an amazing ride. It is intermittently covered with decomposing granite for traction and can be fairly rough. It is well maintained as it still has a working tower. Sheer drop-offs are not for the faint-hearted. It's like a one-way Pikes Peak, just not as many switchbacks. The ride is easy. T...
Learn more about Big Southern Butte

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 trail, with a mostly dirt road that is only challenging in snow or mud. There are plenty of scenic oppor...
Learn more about Bear Trap Cave North

This route will take you from the main highway to Big Southern Butte. If you have not been to Big Southern Butte, it is worth the trip. The butte is one of the largest volcanic domes in the world and is the largest on the Snake River Plain. There are obsidian deposits that are easily seen in the spr...
Learn more about Atomic City to Frenchman's Cabin

This scenic 26.3-mile point-to-point trail is ideal for beginner to intermediate offroaders looking to explore the historic Snake River Plain while taking in views of the iconic Big Southern Butte. Running from Springfield, Idaho, up toward the towering volcanic dome of Big Southern Butte, the route...
Learn more about Springfield to Big Southern Butte

This is an amazing ride. It is intermittently covered with decomposing granite for traction and can be fairly rough. It is well maintained as it still has a working tower. Sheer drop-offs are not for the faint-hearted. It's like a one-way Pikes Peak, just not as many switchbacks. The ride is easy. T...
Learn more about Big Southern Butte

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 trail, with a mostly dirt road that is only challenging in snow or mud. There are plenty of scenic oppor...
Learn more about Bear Trap Cave North