Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Minidoka, Idaho

Cotterel Mountain Road

Although this road is easy, a few small sections with some larger rocks require 4WD to get over and high clearance; it's doable with AWD and a skilled driver. Parts of the road are very…
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Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Railroad Grade

Looking for a good bypass instead of taking the freeway? Well, this road is for you! Wake yourself up with a short drive through farmland, enjoy open views of the valley, and pass through cow…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Lake Fork

If you're looking for an easy, scenic drive through the Sawtooth National Forest, then this trail is for you. As you drive through the little valley, beautiful views of the hills and ridges surround you.…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

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
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Sublett

This easy dirt road starts at Sublett Reservoir, taking you around the Northern section of the lake, and leads to Sublett Campground. Other trails continue past that point. Beautiful views overlooking the reservoir. There are…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Heglar Canyon

This section of trail connects to a handful of other trails in the area. The northern half is more mountainous terrain as it winds its way up/down. There are mud ruts, erosion spots, and rocky…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Pole Canyon Road

This road is easy and can be done by any AWD or 4WD vehicle, even 2WD in dry seasons; high clearance is not needed. The road can become muddy when wet, so be advised if…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Big Southern Butte

This is an amazing ride. It is intermittently covered with decomposing granite for traction and can be fairly rough. It is well maintained as it still has a working tower. Sheer drop-offs are not for…
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

East Dry Pole Canyon

Although short, this road is not short of great views. Enjoy the mountains in the distance and wide-open views as you twist and turn around the canyon road. This road is very easy and can…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Black Pine Canyon

This road is just beautiful. You can see incredible views from the desert, high mountains, thick forests, and open valleys. As for difficulty, this road can be done by pretty much any AWD or 4WD,…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Springfield to Big Southern Butte

The route takes you from Springfield, Idaho to Big Southern Butte via part of Goodale's Cutoff. For a brief history of the cutoff see below. This trail is best ridden in the spring when the…
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Total Miles
25.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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
3.2
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

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
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hammond Canyon To Appendicitis Hill

West of Arco, Idaho, Hammond Canyon Road takes you onto BLM lands around Appendicitis Hill. This 4-mile trail connects to Appendicitis Hill Spurs #1 - #6, and it generally follows Hammond Canyon Road into the…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon

This 30-mile RT track takes you north out of Arco, Idaho, past the abandoned Potter Ranch, up Sheep Camp Road, and through Brier Canyon to Hurst Canyon. You gain 2000 feet in elevation, and if…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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

Hammond Canyon Spur

This trail takes you a little deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area and up to 6800 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is…
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Total Miles
3.2
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

Hammond Canyon to Appendicitis Hill

This trail takes you a little deeper into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area and up to 7000 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area is…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Appendicitis Hill WSA Loop

This 9.5-mile track takes you further into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area, and to an elevation of 7550 feet. Opportunities for backpacking, hiking, wildlife viewing, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are available here. The area…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Appendicitis Hill Spur 2

This half-mile spur into the Appendicitis Hill Wilderness Study Area takes you to 6381 feet. 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
0.6
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

King Mountain to King Border

This track gives you access to the hang glider launch on King Mountain, as well as to the numerous trails north of Moore, Idaho, and Arco, Idaho. Directions from each town are included below. You…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

South Hills Adventure Loop

Start out anywhere you'd like. Unload and drive the loop either direction, there is no set way! This loop will take you from the green higher elevation, to the valleys, high desert and everything in…
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Total Miles
39.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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

Arco Pass Road to Wood Canyon

This 10-mile track, each way, takes you into Wood Canyon, under the shadow of Howe Peak. Nearby peaks include the Howe Peak Ridge and Jumpoff Peak. Most of the trail is in the Challis National…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Beaverland Pass to Natural Arch

This trail leads to the Natural Arch, which is only visible if you hike up to it. The 2-hour completion time includes the hike at the end. You're in the Challis National Forest at about…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Beaverland Pass to Hang Glider Launch

This 4-mile track takes you to over 8000 feet on King Mountain in the Challis National Forest. The views are spectacular. This trail includes rocky steep inclines and declines. If hang gliders are using the…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa