Dirt Bike Trails
Near Payette, Idaho

The Curlew Connector starts at the Canyon County entrance to the BLM Long-billed Curlew Habitat Area, leading 1.2 miles north into Gem County and continuing for another 1.8 miles until it connects into BLM #2333. This clearly established, winding road is perfect for beginners in any of the off-road ...
Learn more about South Curlew Connector

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 is cellphone service available, and you can get some amazing views of the city lights at night.
Learn more about Rock Valley Lookout Road

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 most difficult part of the road is. You will be greeted by a rushing river, and water levels change with the sea...
Learn more about Snively Gultch

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 hiking trailhead or two. If looking for primitive campsites, continue up the trail and you'll find quite a few. The M...
Learn more about FR 09 - Mann 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 enough for observed large fifth-wheel camper trailers to reach the summit. At the top, ...
Learn more about FR 025 - Adams 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 are plenty of offshoot trails to explore, especially towards the top. The trail eventuall...
Learn more about FR 322 - Wolf/Monroe 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 alternative route to the Sturgil Lookout Tower. If continuing up the trail, unfortunately, there isn't a g...
Learn more about FR 573 - Hitt Creek

Succor Creek Road is a fairly easy dirt road that passes through Succor Creek State Nature Area in Eastern Oregon. The route can be run either north or south depending on where you want to start and finish. You can start just outside of the town of Homedale, Idaho, off Highway 201 or Highway 95. The...
Learn more about Succor Creek Road

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 splits. From the top, you can catch some amazing views Northwest and spot neighboring peaks in the distan...
Learn more about NR 019 - Bear Creek Saddle

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 along the west side of the Owyhee Reservoir and Owyhee Canyonlands. There is very little traffic o...
Learn more about Owyhee Oxbow Basin

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 damage is present throughout, with an active section happening at the time...
Learn more about FR 306 - Iron Mountain Trail

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 sections (cut into the side of the hill) and offers beautiful views across the forest an...
Learn more about FR 024 - Fourth of July Creek

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 still snowdrifts across the trail, at the top towards Bear Saddle. They proved to be a challenge to cross. ...
Learn more about Sturgil Dennett

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 for a bumpy ride. Most of this trail would actually rate 2 - 3, but it's the very last section to ...
Learn more about Sturgill Peak - Fire Lookout Tower

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 west side of the Owyhee Reservoir and Owyhee Canyonlands. There is very little traffic ...
Learn more about Oxbow Basin Road

The Graveyard Point Rim area is a great option for those who want a relatively easy and accessible trail without any obstacles. Any 4x4 or AWD with little clearance will be able to complete the trail without any issues. There are a few rutted areas that are minor and not deep. A few minutes in, the...
Learn more about Graveyard Rim Trail

The journey of this trail starts near Graveyard Point and winds down to the Succor Creek camping area. It offers a diverse terrain with small obstacles, making it exciting for beginners in off-roading. It's a dirt trail with quite a few rutted sections that aren't too deep. However, a 4x4 is require...
Learn more about Graveyard - Succor Creek Road

Camp Kettle Creek Road Trail is a moderately challenging route that traverses a bumpy, off-camber dirt road scattered with embedded rocks and rugged terrain. The trail features one notable steep ascent, requiring careful throttle control and good traction--especially if the surface is loose or dusty...
Learn more about Camp Kettle Creek Road Trail

This 30-mile Westfall loop is a scenic adventure ride through the remote backcountry west of Westfall, Oregon, winding across a mix of fast gravel roads, two-track, and rugged ranch and forest terrain. The route climbs and descends through rolling hills with expansive views of the surrounding high d...
Learn more about Bonita 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 follow the Owyhee River South of the reservoir. This is part of a long and very remote route that ac...
Learn more about Dry Creek Road

The Curlew Connector starts at the Canyon County entrance to the BLM Long-billed Curlew Habitat Area, leading 1.2 miles north into Gem County and continuing for another 1.8 miles until it connects into BLM #2333. This clearly established, winding road is perfect for beginners in any of the off-road ...
Learn more about South Curlew Connector

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 is cellphone service available, and you can get some amazing views of the city lights at night.
Learn more about Rock Valley Lookout Road

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 most difficult part of the road is. You will be greeted by a rushing river, and water levels change with the sea...
Learn more about Snively Gultch

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 hiking trailhead or two. If looking for primitive campsites, continue up the trail and you'll find quite a few. The M...
Learn more about FR 09 - Mann Creek

The Curlew Connector starts at the Canyon County entrance to the BLM Long-billed Curlew Habitat Area, leading 1.2 miles north into Gem County and continuing for another 1.8 miles until it connects into BLM #2333. This clearly established, winding road is perfect for beginners in any of the off-road ...
Learn more about South Curlew Connector

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 is cellphone service available, and you can get some amazing views of the city lights at night.
Learn more about Rock Valley Lookout Road

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 most difficult part of the road is. You will be greeted by a rushing river, and water levels change with the sea...
Learn more about Snively Gultch

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 hiking trailhead or two. If looking for primitive campsites, continue up the trail and you'll find quite a few. The M...
Learn more about FR 09 - Mann Creek