Cooper Pass Road to Burke Ghost Town

Total Miles 12.7
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This is a fun and scenic route off of Thompson Pass Road in Montana that ends at Burke, Idaho, which is a very cool abandoned mining town with a lot of history. The road is narrow with quite a few switchbacks and great views. At the very top of the pass and at 5,811 feet, there is also a dirt bike legal single-track route going both directions. This route is generally not passable until early to mid-June due to large snow drifts and ice.

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Difficulty

Overall this road is very easy and can be done in a 2WD vehicle with decent clearance, although the Idaho side is a bit rough with some exposed rock in places and can get very dusty in the summer months.

Technical Rating

2

Cooper Pass Road to Burke Ghost Town Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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