Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Gannett, Idaho

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River Access Tall Grass Loop

This trail starts from the highway. It is a short loop trail, but it takes you to some beautiful river access spots. The trail crosses an old highway that was previously paved and fun to…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Fish Creek Reservoir Access

This is a beautiful valley and a hidden gem. The trail leads down to the water's edge at the fish creek reservoir. The area is generally privately owned, but access has been granted through ranchland…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Imperial Gulch

Imperial Gulch is an epic top-tier single track for incredible views and a smooth fast and flowy trail through meadows full of wildflowers. There are only a couple of sections with some embedded small rocks…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Greenhorn - Imperial Connector

The Greenhorn - Imperial Connector is likely the first trail most riders will take out of the Greenhorn staging area for this trail system. It's a short connector trail that starts directly from the trailhead…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Cow Creek Shortcut

This shortcut meanders through meadows and forest on a narrow dirt trail with embedded rocks, connecting Cow Creek to Mahoney Ridge. It has a shallow creek crossing with bony rocks sticking up that is lined…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Kinsey Creek ATV Trail

The Kinsey Creek ATV trail is a rocky two-track down by a creek that starts at the Deer Creek Trailhead and climbs up to a saddle via a shelfy path. There are a couple of…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Trail Creek Pass 408/208

Trail Creek Pass is a dirt road between Chilly and Sun Valley, Idaho. We ran the pass from Sun Valley up to the summit with an elevation of 7,896 Ft. The trail, starting on the…
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Total Miles
10.7
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

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

Middle Fork-South Fork 2 - FS 7199

Middle Fork-South Fork 2 (7199) is a 4.3-mile trail in the Smoky Mountains, about 20 minutes west of Ketchum, Idaho. It branches east from FS 7986, turns north, and eventually connects with Warfield-South Fork. When…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Middle Fork-South Fork 1 - FS 7199

Middle Fork-South Fork 1 (7199) is a short connector in the Smoky Mountains, 20 minutes west of Ketchum, Idaho. The trail is 2 miles long, beginning at the junction of Middle Fork Warm Springs and…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Castle Rock - FS 7140

Castle Rock (7140) is a single track in the Smoky Mountains, located about 20 minutes west of Ketchum, Idaho. The trail runs 7.4 miles Southeast from the West end of the Osberg Ridgeline Trail to…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Placer Creek Trail - FS 7141

Placer Creek Trail (7141) winds through the Smoky Mountains about 20 minutes west of Ketchum, Idaho. The route is 3.9 miles long, beginning near the midpoint of Castle Rock and traveling west and southeast to…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

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

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

Wilson Butte

Expect a fairly easy trail here in the southern Idaho desert. This trail opens up with a few options to discover. As you head out, the road is fairly level, packed dirt and pretty dusty.…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Spruce Summer Cabins Loop

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

Smokiest of Domes

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

Timbered Dome - Hammond Spring Creek

This 8-mile RT trail takes you around Timbered Dome, out one spur trail, and then down into Hammond Spring Creek Canyon. It's a beautiful ride along the beautiful Hammond Spring Creek. In the fall, the…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hammond Canyon to Timbered Dome

This 10-mile track drops down into Antelope Valley and then goes back up towards Timbered Dome. You gain 1800 feet in elevation. The track is primarily on BLM, and where it crosses private property, access…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

South Fork River Road

Enjoy an easy, scenic drive along the South Fork of the Boise River. Dart in and out of shaded pine groves, narrow rocky sections right next to the flowing river, and even pass some hot…
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Total Miles
28.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hammond Canyon to Spur 7

This 6-mile RT spur goes deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area at about 7000 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Chimney Gulch to Mammoth Canyon

This 12-mile track leaves the Mackay Mine Hill Tour Track and ventures to 9238 feet above sea level, deep into the Lost River Mountain Range. You drive along and cross high mountain creeks, and the…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Appendicitis Hill WSA Spur #7

This 2-mile RT dead-end spur explores one more area of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Area. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is steep and rugged, so…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Grand Prize - FS 7112

Grand Prize (FS 7112) is an 11.7-mile trail in the Sawtooth National Forest, about an hour north of Ketchum, Idaho. It begins at the Grand Prize Trailhead on FS 7259 and runs east and northeast…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

Dead Horse and Tea Kettle Caves with Connector

This short route takes you through south-central Idaho's interesting and diverse lava flow region. This trail can be done both directions, but the easier sections begin closer to Gooding and the Tea Kettle and Dead…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hammond Canyon to Appendicitis Hill

This trail explores another area of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area. It's just under a mile long, and it's a dead-end trail. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Alder Creek Loop at Chimney Gulch

This two-and-a-half-mile loop goes from Chimney Gulch to the Tuscarora Gulch Trail. You go up to 8113 feet in the Lost River Range. This trail is also called Cliff Creek Road on the map. Early…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Appendicitis Hill Spur #5

This 3-mile RT track connects with Appendicitis Hill Loop in two places and explores yet another part of the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area at about 7300 feet elevation. You can drive the entire trail…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

ATV Trails Near Gannett, Idaho

Fish Creek Reservoir Access

This is a beautiful valley and a hidden gem. The trail leads down to the water's edge at the fish creek reservoir. The area is generally privately owned, but access has been granted through ranchland…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Kinsey Creek ATV Trail

The Kinsey Creek ATV trail is a rocky two-track down by a creek that starts at the Deer Creek Trailhead and climbs up to a saddle via a shelfy path. There are a couple of…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Trail Creek Pass 408/208

Trail Creek Pass is a dirt road between Chilly and Sun Valley, Idaho. We ran the pass from Sun Valley up to the summit with an elevation of 7,896 Ft. The trail, starting on the…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

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

Wilson Butte

Expect a fairly easy trail here in the southern Idaho desert. This trail opens up with a few options to discover. As you head out, the road is fairly level, packed dirt and pretty dusty.…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Gannett, Idaho

Trail Creek Pass 408/208

Trail Creek Pass is a dirt road between Chilly and Sun Valley, Idaho. We ran the pass from Sun Valley up to the summit with an elevation of 7,896 Ft. The trail, starting on the…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

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

Wilson Butte

Expect a fairly easy trail here in the southern Idaho desert. This trail opens up with a few options to discover. As you head out, the road is fairly level, packed dirt and pretty dusty.…
Learn more about Wilson Butte
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Smokiest of Domes

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

Timbered Dome - Hammond Spring Creek

This 8-mile RT trail takes you around Timbered Dome, out one spur trail, and then down into Hammond Spring Creek Canyon. It's a beautiful ride along the beautiful Hammond Spring Creek. In the fall, the…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa