Dirt Bike Trails
Near Hope, Idaho

Strong Creek OHV route is a moderately used, forested, shale and dirt surface OHV route from East Hope, Idaho to near the top of Round Top Mountain in the Kaniksu National Forest. The route was recorded from the summit to the trailhead. The upper portion of the route has multiple steep switchbacks o...
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This popular trail is a mostly graded washboard and potholes and is generally wide enough for oncoming to pass. There are ample pullouts in the narrower sections. The trail twists and turns through dense forest and clear-cut logging sections, occasionally coming to lovely cliffside clearings with ex...
Learn more about Trestle Creek Trail

Prepare for a relaxed journey on Mineral Point (532), a short and easy trail nestled in Kaniksu National Forest. The trail's first mile passes through private property, so please be respectful and remain on the designated paths. With ample pullouts, turnaround spots, and space for passing, it's well...
Learn more about Mineral Point - 532

The Auxor Mine Route is USFS #489 and is a moderately trafficked leisurely mountain drive route that takes you from Lightning Creek, USFS #419 west in the Cabinet Mountains to the crest above East Hope, Idaho overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. The gradual gravel ascent has a few switchbacks, as well as ...
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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on Contest Mountain where the rugged beauty of Kaniksu National Forest meets breathtaking views of Lake Pend Oreille. This scenic route winds through dense forest and crosses into private land, so please respect the area and stick to the main road. Along the ...
Learn more about Contest Mountain- 2642

This popular out and back trail leads to the retired fire lookout tower at lunch peak. On a clear day, the views are outstanding. There are a few tighter switchbacks, but generally, it's an easy washboard trail. It's also a popular offshoot trail for the Idaho BDR Motorcycle Route. There are a few n...
Learn more about Lunch Peak

This long slog runs from the valley below up the grade into the mountains. There are great views around many corners of the surrounding hills and the Clark Fork River. It leads up over plenty of large ruts and violent washboard as it twists its way along. At the summit, there are many options of dir...
Learn more about Johnson/Lakeview

This narrow trail spurs off the main road and twists and turns its way to the cliff's edge. There are some rocky sections and quite a few rutted-out sections. Here and there are small pullouts one could camp at right along the route. There are only a few brief sections where the vista is visible;if ...
Learn more about Johnson's Vista Trail

This short out and back trail is rocky with a few larger washouts. A stock SUV should be able to navigate it slowly. Near the beginning is a well-constructed warming hut with an outdoor fire pit, tent platforms, a pit toilet, and supplies inside. Be sure to read all rules if you plan on using the hu...
Learn more about Moose Creek Trailhead

This is a well-traveled and nice graded road. It's mostly wide enough for two rigs to pass without stopping until you get closer to the end, where there are ample pullouts. It's primarily a well-maintained gravel trail with a few washboard sections. Keep your eyes peeled for a few deep dips that cou...
Learn more about Lightning Creek

This narrow, bumpy out and back trail heads into the hills and gets narrower and narrower the further you go. There aren't a lot of spots to camp, but there are plenty of opportunities to scratch your paint. The trail ends at an unimpressive campsite, but if you are looking for a remote spot with a ...
Learn more about Derr Point

This connector trail links the upper ridge trail network to the trails below. There are plenty of tight turns and switchbacks. The occasional offshoot leads to a locked gate or a decent place to dispersed camp. The route can be rutted heavily in some sections, massive potholes full of mud in others,...
Learn more about Ruen Run

This mostly graded gravel road runs from the tarmac to the Twin Creek hiking and single-track ATV trail. Although no trailhead sign states it's a single track, motorcycle tracks are evident on the trail. Overall the route is nice and smooth, with potholes that appear out of nowhere. There's a steepe...
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This trail is so epic. Got to see some wild turkeys and white tail deer. You'll see beautifully colored trees. Huge peak mountain and one amazing view of Lake Pend Oreille. There are some narrow spots on this trail. I don't recommend full vehicles. I got some nice pinstripes from the brush on the tr...
Learn more about Bald Mountain

Fun canyon with switchbacks and breathtaking mountain ridgelines that parallel Lake Pend Oreille. The trail is somewhat technical but would not consider this a "Hard Enduro". This is the middle connection section between Bayview and Talache Landing single track. This trail has a dirt bike and quad s...
Learn more about Little Blacktail Trail

Spar Lake Road or FS #384 is a moderately easy rock and gravel route with moderate climbs and rough surface conditions. The route has moderate use, short sections of degraded pavement from earlier mine activities, and concrete sections to halt erosion from the hillsides. It is typically only one veh...
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Smith Mountain trail terminates at the remains of a USFS fire lookout west of Troy, Montana. The route is extremely picturesque, offering broad panoramic views of the Cabinet and Purcell Mountains. Cell phone service is generally not accessible on this route. The area is abundant in pine trees, bear...
Learn more about Smith Mountain

This is an easy scenic route that can give you access to the 3 Sisters. The loop is very easy with any type of vehicle circling back to town on FS 297. There are great views of the mountains and the valley at multiple points along the way.
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Ermine Ridge is a short single track in the CDA National Forest. Riding north to south, from Faset Road, drop down a couple of steep switchbacks, and the trail flattens out on a ridgeline. The single track is in a burn area, so has a risk of downed logs and more sun exposure, but also has amazing vi...
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East Declaration is a short single track in the CDA National Forest. Riding south to north, it is a steady incline from Independence Creek to Faset Peak Road. The trail is narrow, but up to 2 feet wide in sections. The trail gets pretty heavy use, shown by banked corners, ruts, whoops, and break bum...
Learn more about East Declaration Trail #416

Strong Creek OHV route is a moderately used, forested, shale and dirt surface OHV route from East Hope, Idaho to near the top of Round Top Mountain in the Kaniksu National Forest. The route was recorded from the summit to the trailhead. The upper portion of the route has multiple steep switchbacks o...
Learn more about Strong Creek OHV Route

This popular trail is a mostly graded washboard and potholes and is generally wide enough for oncoming to pass. There are ample pullouts in the narrower sections. The trail twists and turns through dense forest and clear-cut logging sections, occasionally coming to lovely cliffside clearings with ex...
Learn more about Trestle Creek Trail

Prepare for a relaxed journey on Mineral Point (532), a short and easy trail nestled in Kaniksu National Forest. The trail's first mile passes through private property, so please be respectful and remain on the designated paths. With ample pullouts, turnaround spots, and space for passing, it's well...
Learn more about Mineral Point - 532

The Auxor Mine Route is USFS #489 and is a moderately trafficked leisurely mountain drive route that takes you from Lightning Creek, USFS #419 west in the Cabinet Mountains to the crest above East Hope, Idaho overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. The gradual gravel ascent has a few switchbacks, as well as ...
Learn more about Auxor Mine Route

This popular trail is a mostly graded washboard and potholes and is generally wide enough for oncoming to pass. There are ample pullouts in the narrower sections. The trail twists and turns through dense forest and clear-cut logging sections, occasionally coming to lovely cliffside clearings with ex...
Learn more about Trestle Creek Trail

Prepare for a relaxed journey on Mineral Point (532), a short and easy trail nestled in Kaniksu National Forest. The trail's first mile passes through private property, so please be respectful and remain on the designated paths. With ample pullouts, turnaround spots, and space for passing, it's well...
Learn more about Mineral Point - 532

The Auxor Mine Route is USFS #489 and is a moderately trafficked leisurely mountain drive route that takes you from Lightning Creek, USFS #419 west in the Cabinet Mountains to the crest above East Hope, Idaho overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. The gradual gravel ascent has a few switchbacks, as well as ...
Learn more about Auxor Mine Route

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on Contest Mountain where the rugged beauty of Kaniksu National Forest meets breathtaking views of Lake Pend Oreille. This scenic route winds through dense forest and crosses into private land, so please respect the area and stick to the main road. Along the ...
Learn more about Contest Mountain- 2642