Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend Road

Very non-technical drive across the mountain, can be done by any vehicle right now. Mix of paved and dirt road, some sections were a little rough with small washboards or ruts from winter but very mild overall.

Super easy and relaxing drive from Idaho City to Horseshoe bend. Got some rain but other than that no issues at all with my stock GMC Sierra. Just an FYI by the entrance to Warm Springs Rd there can apparently be a dog named Daisy running about. We stopped to help but apparently they just let her run free.

Perfectly dry, slight dusty from horseshoe bend heading east along Harris creek. As soon as becomes centerville rd it become sloppy and choppy. Any 2wd would make it. But you will need a wash after.

Fueled up at Chevron in Horseshoe Bend and hit the trail at the south end of town. Trail was wet from yesterday’s rain and snow. Nice that it eliminated dust during the drive. Great seasonal foliage at the lower elevation sections and snow at the higher elevation mid-section. The trail was slick in some places with minor washboard and potholes. We passed several occupied active campsites. Safety: Dress for cold weather and be prepared for recovery scenarios as winter conditions progress. BOLO other trail users that aren’t exercising good judgement nor courteous driving behaviors. *Most people we passed were great, but a few were borderline dangerous. // Great easy ride overall and worth making the trip out there. Stopped at Trudy’s Kitchen in Idaho City for a great lunch as we exited the trail.