Dirt Bike Trails
Near Kootenai, Idaho

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

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 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

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 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 side loop off of the main Pack River Road is one of the more technically challenging trails in the area. The track is open with minimal overhanging vegetation but narrow with some steep drop-offs. There are occasional wide spots where passing is possible and a few open areas large enough to set...
Learn more about Jeru Creek Loop

Great summer trail with an easy forest service road that you can do in 2WD. A little creek runs next to the trail and lots of pine trees. If you go in the winter be prepared with recovery gear. The more we climbed the harder it got. We ended up having to winch quite a bit.
Learn more about Happy Fork

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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The trail starts down a residential dirt road for about 3 miles. Be prepared as in the winter it will only be plowed for the 3 miles. You will drive along Priest River for most of the trail. There is wildlife to be seen as well as golden eagles.
Learn more about Gleason McAbee 334

Discover the allure of sheep-grade trail, a gravel road ascending a gentle hillside to unveil breathtaking views of Priest Lake. At the summit stands a rustic lookout tower, offering panoramic vistas of the pristine lake, rolling hills, and dense forests. A hidden gem for nature enthusiasts seeking ...
Learn more about Sundance 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

Pee Wee is a moderately easy ATV trail in the Kaniksu National Forest near Priest River, Idaho. The south end starts at the Pee Wee Trailhead, which is a large dispersed camping and staging area. It winds through the forest for 4.2 miles up and over small hills, with several steeper climbing section...
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You will need to air down before the trail. There is a staging area at the beginning of this trail. In the Summer and Fall, this is an easy smooth Forest Service Road for a 2-wheel drive. In the winter this is a more challenging. Grab a winch, your buddy, and a 6 pack. It is a great scenic drive, so...
Learn more about LM 2697

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

The John Wayne A Spur is a short ATV trail that connects John Wayne back to Pee Wee over 1 mile. It gains about 400 feet in elevation from south to north, with a few steep spots, but is generally very easy and gradual. The trail stays on a wide path, appropriate for 50-inch vehicles, on smooth dirt ...
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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 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

The John Wayne Loop trail is a fun and easy trail for ATVs. The north end departs from the Pee Wee ATV trail, and it goes south through the Kaniksu National Forest towards Forest Service Road 1334. From the north end, it drops down to a couple of small bridges over muddy creeks; one of the bridges i...
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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

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 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

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

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 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