Red Mountain - FS 515

Total Miles
4.5

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Red Mountain (FS 515) is 4.5 miles from the point it forks off the Bear Valley to Lowman Road, to where it ends at the Red Mountain Transfer Camp. This is a scenic drive with many parts following along Clear Creek. The road is a dirt and sand mixture with small rocks under 3 to 4 inches in places. It can be easily traveled by most vehicles. In the fall, be prepared to meet hunters. Red Mountain Road is open from April 16th through December 14th. The views going through the valley are just as beautiful as those from the mountain high points. The Red Mountain Transfer Camp is a large area at the end of the road with ample parking, picnic tables, and a vault toilet (come prepared with your own toilet paper). Trail 145 for hikers, horses, and mountain bikers begins where the road ends. Red Mountain Road (FS 515) is located in the Boise National Forest and is on the Lowman Ranger District - (208)259-3361.

Photos of Red Mountain - FS 515

Red Mountain - FS 515
Red Mountain - FS 515

Difficulty

This is an easy dirt road with frequent wide areas to pull off at.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Red Mountain - FS 515 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

From Highway 21 in Lowman, Idaho, head North on the Bear Valley to Lowman Road (FS 582) approximately 12.2 miles. Red Mountain (FS 515) forks off Northeast from the Bear Valley to Lowman Road. There is a large area to park where the roads fork.

Red Mountain - FS 515 Map

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