NF-2550 (HooDoo)

Total Miles
27.0

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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NF-2550 (HooDoo)
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Trail Overview

This route crosses over Mt HooDoo (elevation 5,119') from Blanchard to Priest River via National Forest Road 2550. The views up here are incredible on a clear day. Mt. Hoodoo is a popular spot for off-roading, hunting, and ATV's. It's also popular with snowmobilers during the winter months.

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NF-2550 (HooDoo)
NF-2550 (HooDoo)

Difficulty

NF-2550 is well maintained and should be passable with just about any vehicle in the summer time. It is not plowed or maintained in the winter.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

John Schlosser
Jun 27, 2025
2024 KTM 390 Adventure
Open
Normal
Timothy Major
Sep 17, 2023
2004 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Matt Campbell
Aug 13, 2023
ATV
Open
Dusty
Washboard
David R
Jun 25, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty

NF-2550 (HooDoo) can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

From Blanchard: Turn onto Blanchard Cutoff from highway 41. Drive 2.5 miles down Blanchard Cutoff and turn left onto NF-2550.From Priest River: Take Highway 2 to Wisconsin St, which crosses the Pend Orielle River. Turn left onto Dufort Rd and drive about 4.5 miles. Then turn right onto NF-2550.

NF-2550 (HooDoo) Map

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