Dirt Bike Trails
Near Idaho City, Idaho

This 30.1-mile point-to-point road crosses over the Salmon River Mountains from Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend. This road gives access to hundreds of miles of off-roading, hiking, and mountain bike trails in the Boise National Forest. This road is well maintained and is passable by any 4WD and 2WD veh...
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Rabbit Creek Road is an ideal scenic mountain drive for adventurers of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful Boise National Forest just outside of Idaho City. Starting off Highway 21, this easy dirt and gravel road winds through pine forests and climbs over Rabbit Creek Summit, offering ...
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A scenic two-track that goes from Idaho City down to Grimes Creek Road. The road can be rutted and rocky in the spring with snow remaining, but typically in good shape by late June or July. The road ascends to about 6,000 feet and parallels Highway 21. The route is approximately 16 miles one way.
Learn more about Warm Springs Point

This 14.9-mile point-to-point trail takes you up to the top of Grimes Pass at 4835 FT. Starting from the south end it is a gentle climb of around 750 FT to the top of the Pass. Starting from the north end it is a steep climb of 1500 FT to the top of the Pass. Many other trails connect to this road f...
Learn more about Grimes Pass Road

This 13.9-mile point-to-point trail connects the Bogus Basin area to the Harris Creek area. Stop at 3.5 miles from Bogus Basin and hike out to Coyote Rock, or stop at 7.4 miles from Bogus Basin and check out Sugarloaf Rock. There are several other hiking trails to explore along this route. There is ...
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This trail ascends all the way to Pilot Peak lookout tower at 8,090 Ft in elevation. This trail is rocky and rough with snow banks and downed trees still present in mid-June. Most of the trail is one lane where you want to take note of slightly wider points to reverse to if you incur oncoming traffi...
Learn more about Pilot Peak/Summit Flat 380

This 8.7-mile point-to-point trail starts at the top of Grimes Pass and heads back down to Pioneerville. This fun short trail is passable by High-clearance 4X4 vehicles but has a lot of overgrowths that may cause pin-stripping. This trail has several sharp switchbacks as you leave the ridge line for...
Learn more about Missouri Mine Trail

This short trail ascends to a campsite with a fire ring up in the Ponderosa Pines. This trail can also connect to the Whoop-Um-Up Loop trail. We found this trail to have less traffic and no other campers. The trail is an easy single-lane track that any high-clearance AWD or 4x4 can take on.
Learn more about Spur 25LM/25LL to Mountain Campsite

Trail 25M takes you up to Rocky Ridge Yurt which can be booked in Summer and Winter via www.reserveamerica.com. In winter you can hike/snowshoe/snowmobile in and in Summer it's a 1.2 Mile drive to the gate and a 100-yard walk to the Yurt. This short trail is beautiful and has several camp spots alon...
Learn more about Lamar Creek Road 25M (Rocky Ridge Yurt)

Barber Flat OHV Trail is an easy, scenic 5-mile mountain pass in the Boise National Forest, making it perfect for beginners and those seeking scenic river views without technical challenges. Connecting the North Fork and Middle Fork Boise River valleys, this narrow, single-vehicle dirt road climbs f...
Learn more about Barber Flat

This road is easily navigable by all vehicle sizes. Just be aware that it's a single-lane road and you may encounter other vehicles traveling from the opposite direction. The road is mostly sand with a few sections that are rocky. Staying on Road 374 will bring you to a fork in the road. Turning lef...
Learn more about Road 374 - Southern Portion

This section of Road 374 continues from the fork in the road with Road 3740 (Road to Hawley Mountain Lookout) and continues to the next fork with Spur 374BD. The road starts off being fairly smooth with a surface of a sand and dirt mix. Fairly early in, it becomes rockier with rutted areas. It appea...
Learn more about Road 374 - Northern Portion

This road takes off from Road 374. It's a short ride to Hawley Mountain Lookout. The road is rocky, rutted, and has some steeper sections to navigate. Even though it's short, it's a fun ride with the reward of seeing a 1935 fire lookout and 360-degree views of the area.
Learn more about Road 3740 - Hawley Mountain Lookout

Pretty simple road during the summer months that cuts over to Robbie Creek. A nice alternate route to Hwy 21, or a good road to access the ridge road. The winter months can vary depending on snowpack. It is not maintained east of the summit. Full size vehicles would be a handful in spots, and the ea...
Learn more about Rocky Canyon Road

This loop begins at the Gold Fork Park and Ski area. The loop takes you through some remote and seldom traveled areas with many camp areas along the route. It also takes you by the "Hennessy Yurt" which is a remote yurt you can rent in winter or summer at www.reserveamerica.com. In summer you can pa...
Learn more about Gold Fork Loop 393 (China Fork West Fork)

Do you like long drives on a dirt road, river views, and hot springs? This road is for you! Enjoy a dirt road that follows along the Boise River. It is possible to do this in any vehicle as long as there is no snow or heavy rainstorms. During heavy rainstorms, this road could become dangerous with f...
Learn more about North Fork River Road

The starting point at this end of FS 555 (Scott Mtn-Deadwood) is on Hwy 17 (Banks-Lowman Hwy). There is a nice-sized parking area on Hwy 17 for unloading and loading rigs. It's a short drive of about 30 yards from the parking area to FS 555. Be aware of traffic on the highway as you cross. FS 555 im...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 555 (FS 555) Scott Mtn-Deadwood

Boise Ridge Road is a scenic, moderate forest service route ideal for high-clearance 4x4s, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes looking for expansive ridgeline views overlooking Boise, Idaho. Stretching over 11 miles and reaching a peak elevation of 6,509 feet, this unpaved route connects the high-country ...
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Road 374BD is a spur off of Road 374. The road is mainly dirt with sand. Some areas have rocks under 6 inches. There are ruts throughout this route. The road is one lane. Although it is wide enough for full-sized vehicles, there were large sections of fallen trees that could inhibit larger vehicles ...
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Femrite's is a narrow, mostly single-track route cut into the side of the hill above Boise, Idaho. It is fairly sandy, with some steep rocky climb sections that take some momentum to get up. It's a side route of Trail 4, part of the 8th Street motorcycle motorized system. This trail has two fairly c...
Learn more about Femrite's Patrol Trail 6

This 30.1-mile point-to-point road crosses over the Salmon River Mountains from Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend. This road gives access to hundreds of miles of off-roading, hiking, and mountain bike trails in the Boise National Forest. This road is well maintained and is passable by any 4WD and 2WD veh...
Learn more about Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend Road

Rabbit Creek Road is an ideal scenic mountain drive for adventurers of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful Boise National Forest just outside of Idaho City. Starting off Highway 21, this easy dirt and gravel road winds through pine forests and climbs over Rabbit Creek Summit, offering ...
Learn more about Rabbit Creek Road

A scenic two-track that goes from Idaho City down to Grimes Creek Road. The road can be rutted and rocky in the spring with snow remaining, but typically in good shape by late June or July. The road ascends to about 6,000 feet and parallels Highway 21. The route is approximately 16 miles one way.
Learn more about Warm Springs Point

This 14.9-mile point-to-point trail takes you up to the top of Grimes Pass at 4835 FT. Starting from the south end it is a gentle climb of around 750 FT to the top of the Pass. Starting from the north end it is a steep climb of 1500 FT to the top of the Pass. Many other trails connect to this road f...
Learn more about Grimes Pass Road

This 30.1-mile point-to-point road crosses over the Salmon River Mountains from Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend. This road gives access to hundreds of miles of off-roading, hiking, and mountain bike trails in the Boise National Forest. This road is well maintained and is passable by any 4WD and 2WD veh...
Learn more about Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend Road

Rabbit Creek Road is an ideal scenic mountain drive for adventurers of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful Boise National Forest just outside of Idaho City. Starting off Highway 21, this easy dirt and gravel road winds through pine forests and climbs over Rabbit Creek Summit, offering ...
Learn more about Rabbit Creek Road

A scenic two-track that goes from Idaho City down to Grimes Creek Road. The road can be rutted and rocky in the spring with snow remaining, but typically in good shape by late June or July. The road ascends to about 6,000 feet and parallels Highway 21. The route is approximately 16 miles one way.
Learn more about Warm Springs Point

This 14.9-mile point-to-point trail takes you up to the top of Grimes Pass at 4835 FT. Starting from the south end it is a gentle climb of around 750 FT to the top of the Pass. Starting from the north end it is a steep climb of 1500 FT to the top of the Pass. Many other trails connect to this road f...
Learn more about Grimes Pass Road