This trail is simple, but a few sections make it very difficult. Depending on the direction you take will depend on the difficulty. If you start off of Owyhee Lake Road, this is where the… Learn more about Snively Gultch
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp
Rock Valley Lookout Road
Do you like a muddy road with beautiful views? This road is for you! This trail is very easy and also very short but offers a great spot to camp for a few nights. There… Learn more about Rock Valley Lookout Road
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Owyhee Oxbow Basin
This rugged, rocky, and rutted dirt road climbs up from the Owyhee River into Oxbow Basin. This is part of a long and very remote route that accesses the backcountry and numerous Wilderness Study Areas… Learn more about Owyhee Oxbow Basin
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Oxbow Basin Road
This rugged, 8-mile dirt road northwest of the Owyhee Reservoir passes through Oxbow Basin. This is part of a long and very remote route that accesses the backcountry and numerous Wilderness Study Areas along the… Learn more about Oxbow Basin Road
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Old Highway Rd Loop
This loop starts from the highway onto the old highway grade. The trail travels past recreational shooting sites and then ascends to a great view of the surrounding area with several campsites. This loop starts… Learn more about Old Highway Rd Loop
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Canter Springs to Sand Basin Road
This route starts out on a nice road that winds through volcanic rock outcroppings. As you head North the road deteriorates to more of a 4x4 track. Large washouts and a couple of rocky spots… Learn more about Canter Springs to Sand Basin Road
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dry Creek Road
This occasionally rocky dirt road passes along the West side of the Owyhee Reservoir and accesses the small collection of boat-in homes at the Dry Creek Arm. It terminates at the dirt two tracks that… Learn more about Dry Creek Road
Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
McBride Creek and Jump Creek Road
This area of lava rock and rolling hills provides many opportunities for camping. There is one crossing over McBride Creek that is usually less than 12 inches in depth. The road is in good condition… Learn more about McBride Creek and Jump Creek Road
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dry Buttes Reservoir
This rugged, rocky, and rutted dirt road spur climbs up into the Dry Buttes WSA and terminates at a seasonal reservoir. This is part of a long and very remote route that accesses the backcountry… Learn more about Dry Buttes Reservoir
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Hardtrigger Trail
This 18.2-mile out-and-back trail takes you to a scenic overlook of Hardtrigger Creek in the Owyhee Mountain Range. The trail starts at the Wilson Creek Trailhead and parallels the Northwest Passage Hiking Trail. At approx.… Learn more about Hardtrigger Trail
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Jordan Valley - Leslie Gulch
The road is sufficient for virtually any vehicle, but the 25 miles of gravel and washboard may leave some wanting to air down to add comfort, and there is a spot to do that at… Learn more about Jordan Valley - Leslie Gulch
Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Wilson Creek
Wilson Creek Summit features includes a radio tower and beautiful mountain views. Some rock crawling, very technical trail, but deceptively intermediate. Some easy sections, would recommend spotter. Front and rear Lockers recommended. Rutty and very… Learn more about Wilson Creek
Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
FR 025 - Adams Creek
Adams Creek Trail in the Payette National Forest is a picturesque mountain trail that is half of a scenic loop. It's an easy gradual ascent/descent dirt road with scattered primitive campsites along the way. Easy… Learn more about FR 025 - Adams Creek
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 09 - Mann Creek
This is the first section of FR 09. It's an easy and maintained dirt road as it leads to several established campgrounds. There are a handful of offshoot trails to take, as well as a… Learn more about FR 09 - Mann Creek
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 322 - Wolf/Monroe Creek
Passing through a (seasonal) gate at the entrance, this trail begins as a progressive climb up the hill. The puddles are certainly present after wet conditions. There are erosion ruts to navigate as well. There… Learn more about FR 322 - Wolf/Monroe Creek
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 024 - Fourth of July Creek
Fourth of July Creek Trail is the other half of a scenic mountain loop through the Payette National Forest. Plenty of off-shoot trails to explore and primitive camping spots throughout. This trail has more shelf… Learn more about FR 024 - Fourth of July Creek
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 573 - Hitt Creek
This offshoot trail from FR 09 leads to a couple of trailheads - Hitt Creek Trailhead and Keithy Saddle Trailhead. Hitt Creek Trailhead (Trail No. 276) is accessible to bikes and ATVs and is an… Learn more about FR 573 - Hitt Creek
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Reynolds Creek Rim Overlook
This 5.3-mile loop trail traverses along the east rim of Reynold's Creek Canyon. If you start the trail just past the Chalky Butte Trailhead this will allow you to ascend the most difficult obstacle on… Learn more about Reynolds Creek Rim Overlook
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
FR 306 - Iron Mountain Trail
This trail briefly parallels FR 025 before climbing up onto the mountain ridgeline. There are a handful of short steep climbs to navigate. The trail is narrow and full-size vehicles would undoubtedly brush vegetation. Erosion… Learn more about FR 306 - Iron Mountain Trail
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Murphy, ID to Silver City, ID
An easy dirt road to one of Idaho's largest ghost towns. There are some shallow water crossings, and as you get closer to Silver City, there are some small, smooth boulders, but nothing too difficult.… Learn more about Murphy, ID to Silver City, ID
Total Miles
34.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
NR 019 - Bear Creek Saddle
From off of NF-24, this beautiful trail takes you North, weaving and winding its way along the side of the mountain, climbing over 1,000' in elevation. At the top is Bear Saddle, where the trail… Learn more about NR 019 - Bear Creek Saddle
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Whiskey Mountain Road
This starts off as an access improved dirt road. It quickly climbs in elevation with multiple switch backs. You then pass through a closed cattle gate and begin the trail. This is high clearance 4x4… Learn more about Whiskey Mountain Road
Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sturgil Dennett
This loop connects the top of Bear Creek Saddleback to the main road (FR 025, Adams Creek). It involves three trails: FR 51651, 283, and 010. When this trial was mapped (early June) there were… Learn more about Sturgil Dennett
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Kane Springs Road
This 7.9-mile point-to-point trail traverses the Owyhee Mountain Range from Kane Springs Trailhead to Reynolds Creek Stage Road. There are many different trails that spur off of Kane Springs Road and are an excellent connector… Learn more about Kane Springs Road
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sturgill Peak - Fire Lookout Tower
This is the second half of FR 09 (Mann Creek). The next six miles beyond the Spring Creek Campground are less maintained and progressively become less and less smooth. Erosion ruts and small rocks make… Learn more about Sturgill Peak - Fire Lookout Tower
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Reynolds Creek Stage Road
This 11-mile point-to-point trail gives access to several OHV areas/trailheads. Starts in the small town of Murphy and goes by the South Rabbit Creek OHV Area and the Black Mountain Trailhead. This road ends in… Learn more about Reynolds Creek Stage Road
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Blue Canyon Trail
This rugged, rocky dirt road climbs two thousand feet up from the Owyhee River onto the rimrock above along the boundary of the Blue Canyon Wilderness. This is a scenic route that has numerous campsites… Learn more about Blue Canyon Trail
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Owyhee River Trail
This braided dirt road follows along the Owyhee River from the ford at Birch Creek Ranch to where the river dumps into the South end of the Owyhee Reservoir. This trail is mostly along the… Learn more about Owyhee River Trail
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Lost Trail
This 9.9-mile loop trail is excellent for the beginning off-roader. Several small obstacles between 12-24" allow you to test the capabilities of your vehicle and your driving skills. Most obstacles have bypasses if it exceeds… Learn more about Lost Trail
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Slacks Mountain Trail
This 11.3-mile point-to-point trail takes you past Black Mountain up to the rolling meadows at the base of Slacks Mountain. This is a great summer trail to get away from the heat. This trail has… Learn more about Slacks Mountain Trail
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
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