Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Fairfield, Idaho

Smokiest of Domes

Explore the Smokey Dome area, take in the views, and camp! Easy drive up to Couch Summit from the Couch Summit Parking area, and continue the climb up and up to the tip tops of…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Davis Mtn. Loop

Leaving from Bliss, ID, head north on Hill City Road. Turn onto Davis Mountain Road. There are many roads and trails to explore from this location. It is very easy driving with plenty of wildlife…
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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Frenchman's Warm Creek Trail

Scenic out and back trail through a valley just on the outskirts of Ketchum that runs along a nice river. This trail features some wide-open valleys with the river winding through it as well as…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Dempsey Meadow

This route begins as a very easy dirt road that offers sweeping views of the surrounding valley and meadows. There are a few mud ruts to watch out for but aside from that, it's easy-going…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Power Line Access

This trail may exist solely to access and maintain the power lines as it unfortunately dead ends and disappears. It still is a fun quick out-and-back trail. There are some mud ruts present throughout. After…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Warm Springs Creek Trail

The Warm Springs Creek Trail is an out and back trail in Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho. This trail offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, especially as the elevation climbs. There's many campsites at…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Spruce Summer Cabins Loop

Fun little scenic loop dotted with lots of unique summertime cabins. No designated day-use spots or camping spots, the trail appears to primarily be used to access the summer homes. The cabins are neat to…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Easley Warm Springs

A Short dirt road leading to the Easley Hot Springs and Pool. These are open seasonally and require a fee. Before you get to the hot springs is a seasonal campground with fire rings, picnic…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Petrified Watermelons

What appears to be "the way" is a more excellent trail section that ends at private property and a gate. "Back the way you came" is the option here. Unless you're curious about the watermelons,…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Big Wood River - Harriman Trail Access

Short out and back dirt trail with dispersed camping at the end along the river and stunning mountain views. Some of the dispersed spots are larger campsites that can accommodate multiple vehicles or trailers and…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Boulder Creek Left Trail

Bumpy rocky trail with beautiful views that take you up to the base of 3 mountains. The trail is not difficult, but 4x4 high clearance and air down recommended for comfort. At the very beginning…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Sugar Bowl

This fun little trail heads from old highway 30 up into the hills to a killer pair of hilltops. The trail ends at a fantastic camping spot with good LTE cell service and panoramic views…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

King Hill

This well-traveled route heads from the lowlands close to the river into the hills, ending at the massive Blair Trail Reservoir. Be sure to watch for the many cattle out in the middle of the…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Glenn's Grassy Ascent

This fun little romp in the hills begins just outside the adorable town of Glenn's ferry. Well worth exploring its quaint downtown and waterfronts. There are cute shops and many historic buildings. Once on the…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Pettit Lake and Dreamy Day Use Area

Beautiful clear blue lake with mountains rising up behind. The best view is from the official Day Use area. It has a little beach with picnic tables and some fire pits, as well as some…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Yellow Belly Lake and Hiking Trails

This is an out and back 4x4 trail that runs along Yellow Belly Lake through the trees. There are no views of the lake from the trail, views of the lake can only be seen…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Blue Heart Overlook and Access

This route is meant to give you access to overlooks of the Snake River, and closer access to Idaho's famous Blue Heart Springs. The majority of the trail and surrounding trails are dust, rutted, and…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Hell Roaring Trail

The Hell Roaring Trail is an out and back trail in Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho. This trail has many campsites throughout. At the west end of the trail is the Upper Hell Roaring Trailhead,…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Swanholm Road

A quick and easy road that leads you to multiple other roads, and there are camp spots all along the road. It is very busy so watch out for other cars, as well as trucks…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Middle Fork Road

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…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Redfish and Little Redfish Lakes

At the end of a well-maintained paved road, you will find access to beautiful Redfish Lake. This lake is set up against the mountains and is large enough to support boat access. There are at…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

North Rim - Jerome

This is one section of the vast trail network north of Twin Falls, south of Jerome, along the Snake River Canyon. Very popular with all types of trail riders, it is accessible for almost the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Rabbit Creek Road

Enjoy this easy road in the Idaho mountains outside of Boise with good camp spots, views, and beautiful nature around you. This road is possible with any car, even bicycles or motorcycles. Snow or water…
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Total Miles
32.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Barber Flat

Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Upper Slate Creek

An easy out and back trail that leads up a canyon along Slate Creek to a nice hiking trail. Graded and no cell service. There are amazing views of the White Cloud Peaks as you…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Muddy Cow Fields

Although it's named muddy cow fields, this isn't the main road surface. It's packed gravel and a nice option to come from the north farm fields and access the main heart of the trail network.…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

West Berger Rim Overlook

An easy, mostly graded farm trail ends at a nice view of the Salmon Creek Falls canyon below. The trail starts in farmland, so be aware of slow farm traffic. It begins as an easy…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Iron Creek

This is an easily graded trail with lots of room to pass oncoming traffic. It leads to the very popular iron creek hiking trailhead, and there are plenty of camping along the way in established…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Valley Creek Bridge and Stanley Historic Museum

This is a little dirt road just on the outskirts of the town of Stanley that grants access to a wooden bridge over the Valley Creek River and has stunning views of the town and…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi