This is a wide open and flowy track that connects Trail Creek to Timber Creek Road. It rides along a hillside next to a large stream/marsh area at the base of the valley. The trail… Learn more about Big Timber Creek
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Middle Fork Little Timber Creek
This is a great trail that runs along a stream up into the Challis Mountains. Ridden from North to South, it starts off with a shallow stream crossing and features several others along the way.… Learn more about Middle Fork Little Timber Creek
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Rocky Creek
Running West to East, this is a downhill trail that intersects with Big Timber Creek Trail. The track is mostly dirt with a few rock sections, some roots, and shallow stream crossings. It's wide and… Learn more about Rocky Creek
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Lake Fork
This trail begins in a clearing with several trailheads. From South to North, it will take you up and over 2 major peaks in the Challis Range. The trail starts off along a wooded hillside… Learn more about Lake Fork
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Park Fork-Lake Fork
This trail is open with good flow and excellent dirt towards the East Side. As you ride West, the track begins to drop downhill. Eventually, you'll cross a field, which can be water-logged in June.… Learn more about Park Fork-Lake Fork
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Big Hole - Road 181
This easy track is bookended by the Shoshone Ridge Interpretive Site to the south, and Highway 278 near Jackson MT to the north - it partially follows both the Big Hole River and the Nez… Learn more about Big Hole - Road 181
Total Miles
39.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Barney Hot Spring
While being surrounded by towering mountains and scenic views, this easy trail through the beautiful Pahsimeroi Valley takes you right by Barney Hot Spring. Barney Hot Spring is more accurately described as lukewarm with a… Learn more about Barney Hot Spring
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Basinger Canyon
This route takes you from the bottom of the Lost River Valley up around an additional thousand feet to the base of Bell Mountain. The canyon could be named white rock canyon as the rock… Learn more about Basinger Canyon
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Foss Mountain
This route takes you from just below 6,000' to a little over 9,000' in elevation in just over 6 miles. It has sweeping views of the Little Lost River Valley, including Hawley Mountain, Pass Creek… Learn more about Foss Mountain
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Into The Salmon Forest
Beautiful and scenic, this easy dirt road winds its way up into the Salmon National Forest. Once you begin gaining elevation, the road is generously one vehicle wide with plenty of pull-out places to pass.… Learn more about Into The Salmon Forest
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Horse Heaven Pass - NF 117/118
Horse Heaven Pass is a mildly elevated backcountry route filled with picturesque views of the Lost River Range and a beautiful display of colors from all the wildflowers. This unmaintained, slightly rocky, dirt road connects… Learn more about Horse Heaven Pass - NF 117/118
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Upper Pahsimeroi River
The Upper Pahsimeroi River is absolutely beautiful. It is affectionately known as the 'Swiss Alps' by the locals. There are many hiking trails up into the wilderness areas of the Lost River Range. This area… Learn more about Upper Pahsimeroi River
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Leaton Gulch Up and Over Grouse Mountain
Tracks begin just east of the town of Challis, ID. Leaton Gulch Road (NF 111) climbs up steeply to the top of Grouse Mountain in the Pahsimeroi Mountains. This climb is about 3000 feet in… Learn more about Leaton Gulch Up and Over Grouse Mountain
Total Miles
18.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Doublespring Pass
Doublespring Pass is a relatively low elevation mountain pass that offers an easy off-road drive and some really great scenery. This is a great spot to see Mount Borah, which is Idaho's tallest peak. The… Learn more about Doublespring Pass
Total Miles
10
Tech Rating
4
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pass Creek
Pass Creek is a nice and easy drive located very close to Mackay, Idaho. The route was very popular when the Rally in the Pines was located in Mackay. The area offers unique views and… Learn more about Pass Creek
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Birch Creek Free Area
If you are looking to camp in this valley, this is the Mecca. This beautiful trail runs along Birch Creek with tons of dispersed campsites. It is an established area, but it is free. There… Learn more about Birch Creek Free Area
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Eightmile Canyon
This beautiful out-and-back trail starts in the valley with a water crossing. Then it heads across the valley and up into one of the canyons. The mountain and valley views in this area are unbeatable.… Learn more about Eightmile Canyon
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
South Foothill Road
This cutover trail runs along the foothills of the mountains from Big Dry Canyon across to the water crossing at Birch Creek Campground. It may be wiser to go around the water crossing during times… Learn more about South Foothill Road
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Lake Mountain
The road to Lake Mountain in Idaho is well traveled and in good condition. It can be accessed by any 4WD vehicle. It starts on Williams Creek Road, a few miles south of Salmon, ID.… Learn more about Lake Mountain
Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Post Canyon
This stunning out-and-back trail begins down in a canyon surrounded by scrub brush and low sagebrush. There are field swallows flying and snatching up bugs. If you are lucky, you might spot some antelope making… Learn more about Post Canyon
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Broken Wagon
This trail can be accessed either directly from Highway 93 or can be entered through Spar Canyon Road just off of Highway 93 to the north. When beginning this trail from the south entrance, you… Learn more about Broken Wagon
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Spar Canyon
Spar Canyon provides access to a large number of trails in this area and serves as a graded smooth road to the area. While it's not paved, this trail is quite smooth and comfortable, especially… Learn more about Spar Canyon
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Leslie to Mackay
Leslie, Idaho, is south of Mackay, Idaho, on Highway 93. There is a nice RV park there, Moose Crossing, and it's a great way to get into Mackay without running on pavement. It's about 11… Learn more about Leslie to Mackay
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Jaggles Canyon
This is a short but scenic two-track route into a box canyon with excellent views of picturesque peaks, valley walls, and farmland below. Getting there is easy as long as you follow onXmaps. Once you… Learn more about Jaggles Canyon
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Blaze Canyon to Windy Devil
This 9 mile track goes up to over 8000 feet in the Lost River Mountains. This area is rich in mining history. You can explore mine facilities, mining communities, and ghost towns, see elk and… Learn more about Blaze Canyon to Windy Devil
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lost River Road to Blaze Canyon
This 3-mile track connects the Mackay Mine Hill Tour track to Blaze Canyon. You skirt across the top of the mountain at about 6600 feet, high above the town of Mackay, with spectacular views. There… Learn more about Lost River Road to Blaze Canyon
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mackay Mine Hill Tour
The Mackay Mine Hill Tour is really a remarkable place. A lot of work and money has been put in by a lot of people to preserve the great mining history of the town. There… Learn more about Mackay Mine Hill Tour
Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
Taylor Canyon
Just under six miles RT, this track takes you a little higher up into the Lost River Mountains and deeper into the forest. The elevation at the top is 7619 feet. Wildlife sightings are possible,… Learn more about Taylor Canyon
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mackay Mine Hill Bypass
This bypass is a way from Mackay up into the Lost River Range without taking the Mackey Mine Hill Tour trail. It goes through the sagebrush on the lower hills between Mackay and the Lost… Learn more about Mackay Mine Hill Bypass
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old Stage Road - Salmon River Idaho
This track starts via a small and easy-to-miss turn to the West off of Highway 93. Immediately, the road turns to dirt and heads up a fairly steep grade. The road is a combination of… Learn more about Old Stage Road - Salmon River Idaho
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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