River Bluff - BLM 118

River Bluff, also known as BLM 118, is the main access road as you head into the BLM land east of Salmon, Idaho. It’s a pretty straightforward drive overall, with most of the road wide enough for two full-size vehicles, though there are a few short stretches where it narrows down to a single vehicle width. In dry conditions, just about any vehicle can make it through without much trouble, but after rain or snowmelt, the dirt surface can get pretty muddy—so having 4x4 is a good idea. The road is mostly dirt with a few brief rocky sections, but nothing technical. You’ll run into some ruts along the way, occasionally up to about 8 inches deep, which can create a few light off-camber spots, but they don’t last long. At the start of the road, there’s a large parking area along with vault toilets and a small picnic spot, making it a convenient place to stage. Toward the north end, the last little stretch of the road becomes one vehicle wide with a bit more off camber. Near here, the road branches out into a mix of motorized and non-motorized trails, giving you plenty of options to explore further.