Off-Road Trails in Idaho

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Learn more about Sawtooth Mountain Views Loop
Sawtooth Mountain Views Loop

Sawtooth Mountain Views Loop

An easy dirt loop trail that picks up from Lower Stanley, gains slight elevation and has a stunning view of the Sawtooth Mountain Range, and looks down over the town of Upper Stanley. There are…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Scout Mountain
Scout Mountain

Scout Mountain

This trail is just outside of Pocatello. It goes into the National Forest. So there is some free camping in this area. Which is awesome. On this trail, you will gain 3,000ft in elevation. You…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Shattuck Butte
Shattuck Butte

Shattuck Butte

This trail takes you from the Elk Creek Basin and up over Shattuck Butte down to Morris Creek. The route starts by climbing up West Fork. Lindley Creek Road and then over several logging roads…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sheep Canyon 1
Sheep Canyon 1

Sheep Canyon 1

This section of trail is one continuous, long hill climb/descent depending which direction you're going. (West to East is uphill). There are some loose rocky patches scattered throughout and a few small mud ruts here…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sheep Canyon 2
Sheep Canyon 2

Sheep Canyon 2

This curvy and windy section of Sheep's Canyon hugs alongside the slope of the mountainside, offering beautiful views of the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest. There are loose rocky patches, especially around some of the corners.…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sheep Falls
Sheep Falls

Sheep Falls

This trail winds along dirt roads headed to the remote corner of Yellowstone. But just before you reach the park is a trail that leads to a lesser-known gem. The first part of the trail…
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Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Shefoot
Shefoot

Shefoot

Just outside of Wallace Idaho, this is a wonderfully colorful route during the fall. Reds, oranges, and greens dominate the landscape. When one reaches the top, there is the most amazing panoramic view of the…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Shoshone Ridge (602)
Shoshone Ridge (602)

Shoshone Ridge (602)

Shoshone Ridge is a scenic trail off of Coeur d'Alene River Road (208). There's a great view at the end of 602, plenty of room to turn around, as well as parking for 3-4 cars.…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sidewinder
Sidewinder

Sidewinder

Sidewinder is a single track full of very tight turns through sagebrush that makes for a great practice trail or warm-up for your day ride since it's close to the staging area and the quick…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sinker Creek
Sinker Creek

Sinker Creek

This trail runs along a creek bed, so depending on the time of the year, you will get different depths of water. The deepest you get is at the beaver damn at the end, which…
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Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Skookum Saddle (434)
Skookum Saddle (434)

Skookum Saddle (434)

This is an east/west road that connects several different national forest roads in the area. It branches off FR-612 on the west side and ends at Marie Saddle (413) on the east side. You may…
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Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Skull
Skull

Skull

Skull is a short and twisty single track in the South Hills Trail System near Twin Falls, Idaho. The entire trail is very tight curves through sage brush valleys. It has some embedded slab rock…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive

Skyline Drive

This route starts on Highway 95 near De Smet, Idaho and travels through McCroskey State Park. This is a well maintained road that any vehicle should be able to take on. Signs along the way…
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Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Skyline Ridge - Brockman FS 40075
Skyline Ridge - Brockman FS 40075

Skyline Ridge - Brockman FS 40075

This trail is a main trail/feeder route for other Forest Service trails. Popular with elk hunters, it is passable in any 4x4. Most of the trail is dirt, with a few rocky sections and small…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Skyline Spur
Skyline Spur

Skyline Spur

The Skyline Spur is an out-and-back trail in Boise National Forest in Idaho. This trail offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, especially as the elevation climbs. Campsites could be found with creativity. There are…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Skyline Trail
Skyline Trail

Skyline Trail

The Skyline Trail is an out and back trail in Boise National Forest in Idaho. It could give access to the rest of the Skyline Trail when the gate to the east is unlocked, however…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Slab Pile Road (1727)
Slab Pile Road (1727)

Slab Pile Road (1727)

This is a short side trail that leads to the 50-inch gate that you must traverse to get up to Two Tops. This road is not restricted and is a fun little adventure. You will…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Slacks Mountain Trail
Slacks Mountain Trail

Slacks Mountain Trail

This 11.3-mile point-to-point trail takes you past Black Mountain up to the rolling meadows at the base of Slacks Mountain. This is a great summer trail to get away from the heat. This trail has…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Slate Creek
Slate Creek

Slate Creek

This is amazing trail. You get to drive through thick beautiful forest. Following a stunning clear water creek with couple camping spot by it. Big Mountain surrounding the whole area. You start with climbing mountain…
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Total Miles
20.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Slate Creek To Robinsons Bar
Slate Creek To Robinsons Bar

Slate Creek To Robinsons Bar

A nice scenic shelf drive along the Salmon River. There are many spots for fishing, a few numbered dispersed camping spots around. Be sure to watch for the metal fire rings that mark where they…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

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