Off-Road Trails in Idaho

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Learn more about Rocky's Rough And Tumble
Rocky's Rough And Tumble

Rocky's Rough And Tumble

Enjoy a slightly more slow-technical rocky trail in the South Hills. Overgrown trees, underbrush, loose rocks, eroded soil, deep ruts, and tall stones are to be expected. This is a fun and short connecting trail…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Roller Coaster
Roller Coaster

Roller Coaster

This is a great trail for all levels. There are bypasses to most obstacles, which allows you to make the trail as difficult as you would like. It will test your approach & departure angles.…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Roman Nose Lake/Snow Creek
Roman Nose Lake/Snow Creek

Roman Nose Lake/Snow Creek

This is a comfortably accessible dirt road suitable for 2WD vehicles. Near the trail's outset, you'll find a brief hike leading to Snow Falls, where you can witness two impressive waterfalls. As you continue along…
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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rooks Creek - FS 7145
Rooks Creek - FS 7145

Rooks Creek - FS 7145

Rooks Creek (7145) is a decently challenging single track in the Smoky Mountains, about 20 minutes west of Ketchum, Idaho. The trail runs 4.4 miles north from Ketchum Featherville Road (FS 70227) to the Osberg…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rough and Tumble
Rough and Tumble

Rough and Tumble

Rough and Tumble is a rock-crawling 4x4 trail located within the Snake River Canyons Park just North of the beautiful Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho. This trail was a collaboration of the Southern…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Rough Creek
Rough Creek

Rough Creek

A nice out and back drive up the hill to a campground at the Rough Creek hiking trailhead. The easy graded road may be impassable in winter. Watch for downed trees and boulders that have…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Route 352 to Chinese Peak
Route 352 to Chinese Peak

Route 352 to Chinese Peak

Start just off of American Road and West Buckskin Road. The road is marked 352. This short route just outside of Pocatello is thrilling. In about three miles you gain 1700 feet in elevation. In…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Ruben Hollow to Davis Basin 7441
Ruben Hollow to Davis Basin 7441

Ruben Hollow to Davis Basin 7441

This short ATV trail is one of several ATV trails in the Caribou National Forest between Malad and Preston, Idaho. The trails in this area can be ridden as a fun day ride in combination…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Ruben Hollow to Weston Peak 7443
Ruben Hollow to Weston Peak 7443

Ruben Hollow to Weston Peak 7443

This is an epic single track in the Caribou National Forest near Preston, Idaho. It is full of narrow side hill sections, wildflowers in the spring and summer, and amazing views of the surrounding mountain…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Ruby Creek
Ruby Creek

Ruby Creek

Starting right at the trailhead, this is the main trail in the Ruby Creek/Mt. Margaret trail system. It is a relatively easy, two-track trail with some ruts, potholes, and washes but overall is a very…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ruby Creek C
Ruby Creek C

Ruby Creek C

This trail travels through an old clearcut and has a variety of level fast sections, water bars, and some really fun corners that drop in steep and bank back up pretty steeply where the trail…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ruen Run
Ruen Run

Ruen Run

This connector trail links the upper ridge trail network to the trails below. There are plenty of tight turns and switchbacks. The occasional offshoot leads to a locked gate or a decent place to dispersed…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Running Creek - FR357
Running Creek - FR357

Running Creek - FR357

Running Creek or FR357 is a remote gravel and dirt route deep in the Nez Perce National Forest of Idaho adjacent to the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. The road descends from nearly 7k feet to 3.8k…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Saddle Camp
Saddle Camp

Saddle Camp

This is an easy access road from Highway 12 to the trails and roads to the north. This is one of the few access points to the Lolo Motorway from 12. There is a camping…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sadorus Hill Road (20169)
Sadorus Hill Road (20169)

Sadorus Hill Road (20169)

This is a Forest Service Road that connects to Highway 20 and the St. Anthony area. People can go to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes via roads along this path. There are also numerous 50-inch…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sagehen Flat - BLM 121
Sagehen Flat - BLM 121

Sagehen Flat - BLM 121

Sagehen Flat 121 is a pretty fun trail overall and a great option if you're just getting started or looking for a fun and faster ride. The first mile is wide and fairly smooth--almost feels…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Saint Joe Baldy
Saint Joe Baldy

Saint Joe Baldy

If you're in search of breathtaking vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see, look no further than these magnificent trails. Nestled amidst nature's beauty, these paths offer an opportunity to connect with…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Salmon Creek T4800
Salmon Creek T4800

Salmon Creek T4800

Trail is smooth with gentle grades.
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Salt Creek Repeater
Salt Creek Repeater

Salt Creek Repeater

The Salt Creek Repeater Trail follows an old service road that has gradually deteriorated into a mildly challenging 4x4 route. Drivers will encounter stretches of loose rock, uneven ruts, and short rocky climbs that demand…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Creek
Sawmill Creek

Sawmill Creek

Sawmill Creek is a 3.5-mile-long single track through the Challis National Forest. The east entrance starts at a trailhead at a campsite down from Sawmill Transfer Road. It starts as a narrow dirt single track…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall

ATV trails in Idaho

Learn more about Aspen Range - Middle Sulphur #5248
 Aspen Range - Middle Sulphur #5248

Aspen Range - Middle Sulphur #5248

Aspen Range - Middle Sulphur #5248 is an easy 1.9-mile-long ATV trail that starts near the Wood Canyon Motorized Trailhead and offers a smooth, gradual route through forest terrain. From the north end, the trail…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dry Fork - Meadow Springs #5226
 Dry Fork - Meadow Springs #5226

Dry Fork - Meadow Springs #5226

Dry Fork - Meadow Springs #5226 is a moderately easy ATV trail that acts as a short connector between Dry Fork Road #50130 and the junction with trails #5225 and #5232. Traveling eastward, the trail…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Foothill Road
 South Foothill Road

South Foothill Road

This cutover trail runs along the foothills of the mountains from Big Dry Canyon across to the water crossing at Birch Creek Campground. It may be wiser to go around the water crossing during times…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about #5234
#5234

#5234

Trail #5234 is an easy 0.5-mile ATV spur that branches off the main Harrington Peak trail. The route is grassy and slightly overgrown in places, winding through the forest on a gradual path that follows…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall

UTV/side-by-side trails in Idaho

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 South Foothill Road

South Foothill Road

This cutover trail runs along the foothills of the mountains from Big Dry Canyon across to the water crossing at Birch Creek Campground. It may be wiser to go around the water crossing during times…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 2 Mile Road
2 Mile Road

2 Mile Road

2 Mile Road is a skinny one-lane rocky fire road with beautiful views of the valley below, which leads to 2 Mile Saddle that has 3 different directions you can go, which also have offshoots.…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 21 To Nip & Tuck
21 To Nip & Tuck

21 To Nip & Tuck

This trail is accessible from the town of Upper Stanley to the popular Nip & Tuck trail with excellent views of the sawtooth mountain range and dispersed wild camping. Several other off-road trails can also…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about 3 Sisters
3 Sisters

3 Sisters

This is an easy scenic route that can give you access to the 3 Sisters. The loop is very easy with any type of vehicle circling back to town on FS 297. There are great…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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