Off-Road Trails in Idaho

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Learn more about Slow Poke
Slow Poke

Slow Poke

Seemingly leave Idaho and transport yourself into the terrain you would find in the Western Desert. Grey rock, grey sand, Juniper trees, and even cacti welcome you on this fun short adventure. Pick your adventure…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sly Gulch
Sly Gulch

Sly Gulch

This single track is a very narrow desert trail through sagebrush valleys and rolling hills. It is easy in the beginning as it goes through flat terrain with minimal rock. Then it parallels a ravine…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Smiley Creek
Smiley Creek

Smiley Creek

Smiley Creek Road (70077) starts through the town of Smiley Creek, just north of the Smiley Creek Lodge. It's a 6.3-mile-long easy dirt road mostly used to access camping and the West Fork Big Smokey…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Smith Creek of Boundary County
Smith Creek of Boundary County

Smith Creek of Boundary County

Smith Creek is a sparsely used gravel USFS road #2446 route into the Kaniksu National Forrest near the Canadian border in Northern Idaho. The road has a mild grade and is quite wide and well…
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Total Miles
12.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Smith Mountain
Smith Mountain

Smith Mountain

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…
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Total Miles
13.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Smitty's Lower
Smitty's Lower

Smitty's Lower

Smitty's Lower is a short and easy trail at the north end of Smitty's Upper that takes you back to Lower Sugarloaf, which you can take back to Indian Spring Road. It's fast and flowy…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Smitty's Upper
Smitty's Upper

Smitty's Upper

Smitty's Upper is a very fun and scenic single track in the South Hills Trail System that has more challenging rock obstacles and goes through a wide variety of terrains. It departs from Rockstar onto…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Smokiest of Domes
Smokiest of Domes

Smokiest of Domes

Explore the Smokey Dome area, take in the views, and camp! Take the easy drive up to Couch Summit from the Couch Summit Parking area and continue the climb up and up to the tip…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Snake Eyes
Snake Eyes

Snake Eyes

Looking for an easy weekend drive? An easy road to see the Snake River from? Or even just a different way of getting from Glenn's Ferry to Bliss? Then this is your route, very well…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Snake River Grassy Trail
Snake River Grassy Trail

Snake River Grassy Trail

This rocky out and back passes under the train bridge and parallels the tracks with amazingly deep potholes. If you are lucky, a train will pass by and blow the horn for you! Once closer…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Snake Skin
Snake Skin

Snake Skin

Snake Skin is an easy single track in the South Hills Trail System that connects the more difficult Hot Shot trail back to Indian Spring road. It's an easier trail with no rock obstacles, and…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Snowslide
Snowslide

Snowslide

Snowslide (Trail Number 3319) is a rocky 2.6-mile-long single track in the Bear River Range. This trail travels South West from Noth Fork St. Charles to Highline. When ridden in this direction, you'll gain 1,400…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
6
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Soda Creek- FS 1172
Soda Creek- FS 1172

Soda Creek- FS 1172

This trail leads from the western end of the scenic and historic Magruder Corridor near the USFS Red River Guard Station to Red River Hot Springs Resort. The Magruder Corridor stretches over 100 miles from…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Solitaire Creek / Sob Creek 4WD
Solitaire Creek / Sob Creek 4WD

Solitaire Creek / Sob Creek 4WD

This is a fun, un-traveled trail from Horse Haven to Bunco Road. The road is narrow, primarily with limited pullouts. It is mostly smooth and could be done in 2WD with no problems, but there…
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Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Solomon Lake
Solomon Lake

Solomon Lake

Solomon Lake Road is USFS #2404 and #627 in the Kaniksu National Forest which leads to Solomon Lake as well as other hiking and snowmobile routes in the area which are seasonally gated. The road…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Solomon Mountain
Solomon Mountain

Solomon Mountain

Solomon Mountain is USFS #2549 and #2549A in the Kaniksu National Forest which partially circles near the top of Solomon Mountain. This route can only be accessed by turning off USFS #2404, the Solomon Lake…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about South Antelope Flat Road (20553)
South Antelope Flat Road (20553)

South Antelope Flat Road (20553)

This is a main byway on Forest Service Road. It is well-maintained and can be traversed by a 2WD vehicle most of the time. Caution should be exercised during inclement weather but this is a…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Canfield OHV
South Canfield OHV

South Canfield OHV

1562 is the main thoroughfare for ATVs through the Canfield Trail System that goes all the way East to West along the north end of the trail system. This is a 3.4-mile-long segment of the…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork of the Salmon River Trail
South Fork of the Salmon River Trail

South Fork of the Salmon River Trail

The South Fork of the Salmon River trail is the famous "Cliff Trail". It is approximately 8 miles each way as an out and back. The trail has multiple sections on the side of the…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork River Road
South Fork River Road

South Fork River Road

Enjoy an easy, scenic drive along the South Fork of the Boise River. Dart in and out of shaded pine groves, narrow rocky sections right next to the flowing river, and even pass some hot…
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Total Miles
30.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

ATV trails in Idaho

Learn more about Aspen Range - Middle Sulphur #5248
 Aspen Range - Middle Sulphur #5248

Aspen Range - Middle Sulphur #5248

Aspen Range - Middle Sulphur #5248 is an easy 1.9-mile-long ATV trail that starts near the Wood Canyon Motorized Trailhead and offers a smooth, gradual route through forest terrain. From the north end, the trail…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dry Fork - Meadow Springs #5226
 Dry Fork - Meadow Springs #5226

Dry Fork - Meadow Springs #5226

Dry Fork - Meadow Springs #5226 is a moderately easy ATV trail that acts as a short connector between Dry Fork Road #50130 and the junction with trails #5225 and #5232. Traveling eastward, the trail…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Foothill Road
 South Foothill Road

South Foothill Road

This cutover trail runs along the foothills of the mountains from Big Dry Canyon across to the water crossing at Birch Creek Campground. It may be wiser to go around the water crossing during times…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about #5234
#5234

#5234

Trail #5234 is an easy 0.5-mile ATV spur that branches off the main Harrington Peak trail. The route is grassy and slightly overgrown in places, winding through the forest on a gradual path that follows…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall

UTV/side-by-side trails in Idaho

Learn more about South Foothill Road
 South Foothill Road

South Foothill Road

This cutover trail runs along the foothills of the mountains from Big Dry Canyon across to the water crossing at Birch Creek Campground. It may be wiser to go around the water crossing during times…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 21 To Nip & Tuck
21 To Nip & Tuck

21 To Nip & Tuck

This trail is accessible from the town of Upper Stanley to the popular Nip & Tuck trail with excellent views of the sawtooth mountain range and dispersed wild camping. Several other off-road trails can also…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about 3 Sisters
3 Sisters

3 Sisters

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…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 4th July - Copper Creek - 3097
4th July - Copper Creek - 3097

4th July - Copper Creek - 3097

This route starts out from the 4th of July Pass recreation parking lot and takes you through Curran Saddle over to Marie Saddle Road #412. From there, it's just 2.3 miles back to North Fork…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer

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