Dirt Bike Trails Near American Falls, Idaho

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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

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

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

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…
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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…
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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.…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / 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…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
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…
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Total Miles
49.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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…
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Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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

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…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
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…
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Total Miles
7.7
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…
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Total Miles
3.7
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…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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

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

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…
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Total Miles
34
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Oxford Peak Loop

This trail is really amazing. It is only about 15 minutes off of I-15 making it pretty easy to get to. The trail makes a large loop around Oxford Peak. This is the peak the…
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Total Miles
22
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Maple Hollow

This short ATV trail starts as a steep road-width trail off of Old Highway 191 near Malad, Idaho. The entrance is unmarked and across from a small dirt pull-off on the side of the paved…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Deep Creek/White Canyon

This is an easy ATV trail in the Caribou National Forest near Malad, Idaho. The south end of the trail connects to the Trail Hollow to Maple Hollow ATV trail, and it crosses Maple Hollow…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Trail Hollow to Maple Hollow

This ATV trail starts at a cattle gate at the intersection with Deep Creek/White Canyon. Depart from the gate to the left, and follow the two-track through the grassy rolling hills of the Caribou National…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Razorback Ridge

This trail is commonly known to locals as Razorback Ridge, due to the lone ridge with a knife's edge summit you will drive below. It runs through uneven, rocky BLM ground in high desert sagebrush.…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wildcat Hills

This is an OHV trail in western Box Elder County. This is on the list of ATV day rides put out by Utah State Parks. There are several riding areas very close, like Hogup Mountains,…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Trail Hollow (Malad)

This is a short ATV trail in the Caribou National Forest that can be explored in combination with several other easy ATV trails near Malad, Idaho. The trail is two-track width and flows over several…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su

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…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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…
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Total Miles
38.6
Tech Rating
1 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

Deep Creek to Ruben Hollow 7440

This is a 50" designated trail in the Caribou National Forest between Malad City and Preston, Idaho. Although designated for ATVs, the trail has narrowed over time as it's probably mostly ridden by dirt bikes,…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Third Creek to Ruben Hollow 7445

This is a short and easy ATV trail that can be used as a connection to the Ruben Hollow single track. From the south end, it starts at a shallow short creek crossing at the…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp