Howe Peak Ridge

Total Miles 6.9
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

The Howe Peak Ridge Trail is an out and back trail in Challis National Forest in Idaho. This trail offers incredible views from the peak while next to the two radio towers. There's many campsites throughout, as well as the opposite spur to Jumpoff Peak. The trail is a steep and rutted climb with loose rock. Although the trail has some cell service, be sure to download offline maps.

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Difficulty

This trail should be suitable for most stock SUVs with higher ground clearance and 4wd with low range.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Andy Wickham
Sep 12, 2025
Open
I was the only one on the trail, started at the east end, but the camp sites to the pass were all taken. I would rate a 3. Gravel the whole way to the pass. A little steep in places. I did not go up the ridge, but continued down the other side to Arco.
Oliver AhMu
Aug 03, 2024
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NP x
Jul 14, 2024
Open
Dry and Dusty! Very Dusty! High clearance is nice but not necessary. Rode ll the way up to My Howe in 2WD with no issues. Several campsite right off the road with fire rings and picnic benches.
Jordan Weimer
Jun 01, 2024
Open
A few patches of snow up towards the top by the trail is passable
Jordan Weimer
May 04, 2024
Open
Stopped by 3’ of snow about 2.5 miles from the peak.
Calvin McAllister
Apr 27, 2024
Open
Large snow drift just over four miles up.
Cody Watkins
Jan 01, 2024
Open

Howe Peak Ridge Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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