Adams Creek Trail in the Payette National Forest is a picturesque mountain trail that is half of a scenic loop. It's an easy gradual ascent/descent dirt road with scattered primitive campsites along the way. Easy… Learn more about FR 025 - Adams Creek
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 09 - Mann Creek
This is the first section of FR 09. It's an easy and maintained dirt road as it leads to several established campgrounds. There are a handful of offshoot trails to take, as well as a… Learn more about FR 09 - Mann Creek
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 322 - Wolf/Monroe Creek
Passing through a (seasonal) gate at the entrance, this trail begins as a progressive climb up the hill. The puddles are certainly present after wet conditions. There are erosion ruts to navigate as well. There… Learn more about FR 322 - Wolf/Monroe Creek
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 024 - Fourth of July Creek
Fourth of July Creek Trail is the other half of a scenic mountain loop through the Payette National Forest. Plenty of off-shoot trails to explore and primitive camping spots throughout. This trail has more shelf… Learn more about FR 024 - Fourth of July Creek
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 573 - Hitt Creek
This offshoot trail from FR 09 leads to a couple of trailheads - Hitt Creek Trailhead and Keithy Saddle Trailhead. Hitt Creek Trailhead (Trail No. 276) is accessible to bikes and ATVs and is an… Learn more about FR 573 - Hitt Creek
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
FR 306 - Iron Mountain Trail
This trail briefly parallels FR 025 before climbing up onto the mountain ridgeline. There are a handful of short steep climbs to navigate. The trail is narrow and full-size vehicles would undoubtedly brush vegetation. Erosion… Learn more about FR 306 - Iron Mountain Trail
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
NR 019 - Bear Creek Saddle
From off of NF-24, this beautiful trail takes you North, weaving and winding its way along the side of the mountain, climbing over 1,000' in elevation. At the top is Bear Saddle, where the trail… Learn more about NR 019 - Bear Creek Saddle
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Sturgil Dennett
This loop connects the top of Bear Creek Saddleback to the main road (FR 025, Adams Creek). It involves three trails: FR 51651, 283, and 010. When this trial was mapped (early June) there were… Learn more about Sturgil Dennett
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Sturgill Peak - Fire Lookout Tower
This is the second half of FR 09 (Mann Creek). The next six miles beyond the Spring Creek Campground are less maintained and progressively become less and less smooth. Erosion ruts and small rocks make… Learn more about Sturgill Peak - Fire Lookout Tower
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Snively Gultch
This trail is simple, but a few sections make it very difficult. Depending on the direction you take will depend on the difficulty. If you start off of Owyhee Lake Road, this is where the… Learn more about Snively Gultch
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp
Rock Valley Lookout Road
Do you like a muddy road with beautiful views? This road is for you! This trail is very easy and also very short but offers a great spot to camp for a few nights. There… Learn more about Rock Valley Lookout Road
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Oregan Eagle Mountain View
Have a good set of mud tires during the cold and wet seasons on this trail. 4x4 is recommended. You will find awesome views of the Eagle Cap Mountains Public Access Road with a little… Learn more about Oregan Eagle Mountain View
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Eagle Creek Vista
The majority of this trail climbs up a gravel road from Highway 86. There is only a small section when turning off of Eagle Creek Road where the road gets rougher and would most likely… Learn more about Eagle Creek Vista
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Owyhee Oxbow Basin
This rugged, rocky, and rutted dirt road climbs up from the Owyhee River into Oxbow Basin. This is part of a long and very remote route that accesses the backcountry and numerous Wilderness Study Areas… Learn more about Owyhee Oxbow Basin
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Oxbow Basin Road
This rugged, 8-mile dirt road northwest of the Owyhee Reservoir passes through Oxbow Basin. This is part of a long and very remote route that accesses the backcountry and numerous Wilderness Study Areas along the… Learn more about Oxbow Basin Road
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Fish Lake - Twin Lakes
This route takes you to a couple of beautiful small lakes while providing incredible views of the Whitman National Forest. Overall the route is very easy and straight forward, but there is a section that… Learn more about Fish Lake - Twin Lakes
Total Miles
30.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Dry Creek Road
This occasionally rocky dirt road passes along the West side of the Owyhee Reservoir and accesses the small collection of boat-in homes at the Dry Creek Arm. It terminates at the dirt two tracks that… Learn more about Dry Creek Road
Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Old Highway Rd Loop
This loop starts from the highway onto the old highway grade. The trail travels past recreational shooting sites and then ascends to a great view of the surrounding area with several campsites. This loop starts… Learn more about Old Highway Rd Loop
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Kleinschmidt Grade - NFD 105
Starting from Hells Canyon/Snake River, this route will take you up a winding single-lane track with great views and significant exposures. As you get higher, the terrain and flora will transform from rock to grass… Learn more about Kleinschmidt Grade - NFD 105
Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Canter Springs to Sand Basin Road
This route starts out on a nice road that winds through volcanic rock outcroppings. As you head North the road deteriorates to more of a 4x4 track. Large washouts and a couple of rocky spots… Learn more about Canter Springs to Sand Basin Road
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend Road
This 30.1-mile point-to-point road crosses over the Salmon River Mountains from Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend. This road gives access to hundreds of miles of off-roading, hiking, and mountain bike trails in the Boise National… Learn more about Idaho City to Horseshoe Bend Road
Total Miles
28.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dry Buttes Reservoir
This rugged, rocky, and rutted dirt road spur climbs up into the Dry Buttes WSA and terminates at a seasonal reservoir. This is part of a long and very remote route that accesses the backcountry… Learn more about Dry Buttes Reservoir
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Hells Canyon Overlook - Dirt Road Approach
The Hells Canyon overlook has both a paved and un paved approach. Both are very scenic, but we highly recommend the dirt route as it offers a number of camp sites and incredible views. Signs… Learn more about Hells Canyon Overlook - Dirt Road Approach
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
McBride Creek and Jump Creek Road
This area of lava rock and rolling hills provides many opportunities for camping. There is one crossing over McBride Creek that is usually less than 12 inches in depth. The road is in good condition… Learn more about McBride Creek and Jump Creek Road
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hardtrigger Trail
This 18.2-mile out-and-back trail takes you to a scenic overlook of Hardtrigger Creek in the Owyhee Mountain Range. The trail starts at the Wilson Creek Trailhead and parallels the Northwest Passage Hiking Trail. At approx.… Learn more about Hardtrigger Trail
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Imnaha to Wallowa Mountain Loop
This route traces the Imnaha River between the scenic Wallowa Mountain Loop road and the small town of Imnaha. The road is wide in all but a few places and is pretty well maintained. This… Learn more about Imnaha to Wallowa Mountain Loop
Total Miles
29
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Jordan Valley - Leslie Gulch
The road is sufficient for virtually any vehicle, but the 25 miles of gravel and washboard may leave some wanting to air down to add comfort, and there is a spot to do that at… Learn more about Jordan Valley - Leslie Gulch
Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Wilson Creek
Wilson Creek Summit features includes a radio tower and beautiful mountain views. Some rock crawling, very technical trail, but deceptively intermediate. Some easy sections, would recommend spotter. Front and rear Lockers recommended. Rutty and very… Learn more about Wilson Creek
Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Harris Creek Trail
This 13.9-mile point-to-point trail connects the Bogus Basin area to the Harris Creek area. Stop at 3.5 miles from Bogus Basin and hike out to Coyote Rock, or stop at 7.4 miles from Bogus Basin… Learn more about Harris Creek Trail
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Murphy, ID to Silver City, ID
An easy dirt road to one of Idaho's largest ghost towns. There are some shallow water crossings, and as you get closer to Silver City, there are some small, smooth boulders, but nothing too difficult.… Learn more about Murphy, ID to Silver City, ID