Trail Overview

Do you like long drives on a dirt road, river views, and hot springs? This road is for you! Enjoy a dirt road that follows along the Boise River. It is possible to do this in any vehicle as long as there is no snow or heavy rainstorms. During heavy rainstorms, this road could become dangerous with falling rock and possible floods. The views are amazing and showcase all that Idaho has to offer.

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Difficulty

Mud possible, water puddles, be careful in heavy rain, landslides, falling rock and floods possible.

Technical Rating

Michael Lusardi

May 17, 2026

Open

Traveled from the HWY-21 turnoff up to Willow Creek Campground. Road conditions are what most people would expect in springtime — washboard, plus plenty of small- to medium-sized ruts from winter maintenance. Not too bad all things considered.

Justin Malsam

May 01, 2026

Open

From the start of the dirt before Arrow rock Sam all the way to at least cottonwood creek is extremely wash boarded and has a ton of potholes. They are deep and super rough. Dams are full right now.

Rocco Guerra

Jul 28, 2025

Open

CLEMENT STEVENS

Jan 06, 2024

Open

Great day on the way out to Atlanta. On the return the snow began to turn to slush, we had one slide off that was easily solved with a winch recovery.

Lincoln Partida

Oct 14, 2023

Open