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… Learn more about Springfield to Big Southern Butte
Total Miles
25.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Atomic City to Frenchman's Cabin
This route will take you from the main highway to Big Southern Butte. If you have not been to Big Southern Butte, it is worth the trip. The butte is one of the largest volcanic… Learn more about Atomic City to Frenchman's Cabin
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Scout Mountain
This trail is just outside of Pocatello. It goes into the National Forest, so there is some free camping in this area. On this trail, you will gain 3,000 feet in elevation. You start down… Learn more about Scout Mountain
Total Miles
11
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… Learn more about Big Southern Butte
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
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.… Learn more about Sheep Canyon 2
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
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… Learn more about Sheep Canyon 1
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Line Canyon
Open to 50" wide machines or less (also: hiking, horseback, biking), this is an advanced race-track-esque trail as it weaves its way through the forest and atop the mountain summit. The Southern part of the… Learn more about Line Canyon
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
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… Learn more about Heglar Canyon
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
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.… Learn more about Lake Fork
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Sublett
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Boundary Trail
The Boundary Trail is a great 37-mile loop that circles around the majority of the Portneuf Range near Pocatello. This trail is open to mountain bikes, motorcycles and ATVs. There is a 50" limit, so… Learn more about Boundary Trail
Total Miles
34
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Malad Loop
This loop takes you around the Bannock range North of Malad, ID. It is a mix of roads, ATV trails, and single track. The loop can be ridden in either direction, but the clockwise direction… Learn more about Malad Loop
Total Miles
49.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Summit Canyon
The area has a whole lot of 50" and single-track trails. This isn't the place for SxSs because there is very little riding they can do. Please obey all width laws. The trail is a… Learn more about Summit Canyon
Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Cotterel Mountain Road
Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Howe Peak Ridge
The Howe Peak Ridge Trail is an out and back trail in Challis National Forest in Idaho. This trail offers incredible views from the peak while next to the two radio towers. There's many campsites… Learn more about Howe Peak Ridge
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon
Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Pole Canyon Road
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2
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… Learn more about Railroad Grade
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
1
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… Learn more about Arco Pass Road to Wood Canyon
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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… Learn more about East Dry Pole Canyon
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,… Learn more about Black Pine Canyon
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wood Canyon to Arco Pass
This track connects the Arco Pass Road to Wood Canyon Trail to the Arco Pass to Hurst Canyon Trail. You are in the Challis National Forest at elevations between 6300 and 7800. If you're here… Learn more about Wood Canyon to Arco Pass
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bone to Wolverine Brush Creek Run
This route is easily passable by any overland rig and most family SUVs. It takes you through a mix of private cattle ranches and public land. You will pass through rolling sagebrush hills and several… Learn more about Bone to Wolverine Brush Creek Run
Total Miles
38.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Arco Pass to Horsethief Canyon
Horsethief Canyon is roughly 20 miles out of Arco, Idaho, and if you follow Arco Pass, including all of the side spurs, this is a full-day trip round-trip track. You go deep into the Challis… Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Canyon
Total Miles
1.4
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… Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Natural Arch
Total Miles
3.1
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… Learn more about King Mountain to King Border
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #6
This 1.6-mile track takes you a little further into Horsethief Canyon and then down into Spur #6, deep in the Challis National Forest. Elk and deer are plentiful at different times of the year. The… Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #6
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #5
This 2-mile track takes you deeper into Horsethief Canyon and out Spur #5. You are at about 6700 feet in the Challis National Forest, where the opportunities for wildlife viewing are abundant. This is an… Learn more about Arco Pass to Horsethief Spur #5
Total Miles
2
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… Learn more about Beaverland Pass to Hang Glider Launch
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Arco Pass to Iron Creek
This 2-mile track takes you further down the Arco Pass Road to the Iron Creek Spur into Corral Canyon. The views are amazing, the wildlife is plentiful, and the scenery is hard to beat. You're… Learn more about Arco Pass to Iron Creek