Horse Basin to Dry Gulch

Total Miles15.7
Technical Rating
2Easy
Best TimeSummer, Spring, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This trail loops off the Broken Wagon trail and takes you down into Horse Basin before getting into Dry Gulch. The likelihood of seeing wild horses is excellent here. We got to see a small herd of elk, too. The flowers are in full bloom, the forest (where there are trees) is healthy, and the scenery is stunning. The trail is not difficult, except in places it is steep. It's wide enough for a full-size 4X4, but we rode it in SXSs that are 72" and 80" wide. There are several trails near Challis, ID, where you can explore whether you're hiking or off-roading. Cell service is spotty in places, but now and then, you break into a clearing where there is service. Early to mid-June, you're likely to encounter snow up high in these mountains, and some trails may not be accessible till early July if it was a good snow year.

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Difficulty

There is nothing technical about this trail. In places it is steep as you climb to the top of the next hill, or descend into the next valley, but the trail is good and wide.

Technical Rating

2

Horse Basin to Dry Gulch Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Horse Basin to Dry Gulch Map

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