The South Fork of the Salmon River trail is the famous "Cliff Trail". It is approximately 8 miles each way as an out and back. The trail has multiple sections on the side of the… Learn more about South Fork of the Salmon River Trail
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
9
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pilot Peak Lookout Tower
This trail starts up at Elk Summit and travels to the lookout tower on a dirt road. You should have a high-clearance vehicle and 4WD for this one. This is a very steep and rough… Learn more about Pilot Peak Lookout Tower
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Sunday Mine
This is a short little trail that is a very easy dirt road. The trail takes you to the remains of an old abandoned mine. This is just a short venture off the Idaho BDR… Learn more about Sunday Mine
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
War Eagle Lookout Tower Trail
This is an easy trail that starts in Secesh and runs up to the War Eagle Lookout Tower at 8214 feet in elevation. This Lookout tower is staffed during the summer months by the Forest… Learn more about War Eagle Lookout Tower Trail
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Burgdorf to French Creek
Traveling from east to west, this route begins with a flat, wide forest service road that slowly climbs through lush meadows, easily accessible camping and evergreen forest. The route eventually narrows to a single track… Learn more about Burgdorf to French Creek
Total Miles
25.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crystal Mountain
This is a short trail that can be combined with the War Eagle Lookout Trail. The trail is gravel/dirt and leads you up to a mountain full of Crystals called Crystal Mountain. After you have… Learn more about Crystal Mountain
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Full Creek Crossing
This trail is a gravel road with many potholes along the way. The scenery is beautiful, with many different locations to pull over and camp. At the end of the route, you will come to… Learn more about Full Creek Crossing
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lola Creek Trail
This trail is a lovely out-and-back run into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. It is a wide gravel dirt trail with a few potholes but generally is in good condition. There are… Learn more about Lola Creek Trail
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Bear Valley to Lowman
Starting at over 7,000' and dropping to an altitude of 3,800', this 23-mile dirt road connects the Bear Valley to Lowman from the north. Overall, this route is easy to travel with washboard roads and… Learn more about Bear Valley to Lowman
Total Miles
21.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Marsh Creek Scenic Trail
Get off the highway and take this stunning scenic trail. The trail can be run in either direction, but it's recommended to run it towards the town of Stanley because the constant views of the… Learn more about Marsh Creek Scenic Trail
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Cape Horn Frontage
This trail is a dispersed campers' dream. The trail is a loop and has large dispersed sites at either end that can accommodate trailers. The middle section of the trial is narrower and would require… Learn more about Cape Horn Frontage
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cape Horn Creek Access
This off-road trail is a loop just off Highway 21. The beginning and end of the trail have easier access for dispersed camping and possibly a trailer. However, the middle section of this trail is… Learn more about Cape Horn Creek Access
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bull Trout Lake
This trail is a dispersed campers' and campground lovers' dream. It is an easy, well-maintained gravel and dirt trail that ends at Bull Trout Lake. There is an official campground at the lake and about… Learn more about Bull Trout Lake
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
The Magruder Corridor
This scenic trail is a must see. It traverses from Idaho to Montana along an historic route. Most of the main trail is graded forest road with some paved sections. It's very remote with no… Learn more about The Magruder Corridor
Total Miles
139.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Valley Spur A
Can you spot the geodesic dome house in the trees? This is a fun twisty dirt trail through the trees. It starts in a large open valley with lots of dispersed camping and views of… Learn more about Valley Spur A
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Cow Lane Bypass
This is a great dirt bypass if one is trying to remain off Highway 21. It does run through private property and cattle grazing land. There are three gates to open and close and expect… Learn more about Cow Lane Bypass
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Elk Meadow Trailhead
This dirt trail is right off highway 21. There are dispersed camping spots immediately at the beginning in the open valley. These have fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. The trail continues into the trees… Learn more about Elk Meadow Trailhead
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
Basin Butte Lookout Tower
Fun switchback style dirt trail with steeper climbs towards the end to reach the Basin Butte Lookout Tower. Stunning views of the mountain ranges from the top where the tower is. The trail begins crossing… Learn more about Basin Butte Lookout Tower
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Elk Mountain Trail
Easy, 2-lane forest service road leaving Stanley Lake and ascending through the forest to various dispersed campgrounds. The Elk Mountain Hiking Trailhead also starts alongside the entrance to the forest service road. At the top,… Learn more about Elk Mountain Trail
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dry Creek
This is an easy 2-lane forest service road that leads to many dispersed camping sites, several hiking trails, and views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Heavily treed with lots of wildflowers but also evidence of recent… Learn more about Dry Creek
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Airline
Airline is best run during spring or fall. It's a combination of smooth and flowy single track, coupled with both loose rock, and boulder sections. A fun adventure for intermediate riders. There are some spots… Learn more about Airline
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Ten Mile Creek Trail 531 (Hot Springs)
Ten Mile Creek Road starts by crossing over the South Fork Payette River. There are formal camping areas and restrooms just after crossing the river. You turn left and stay on the lesser-used track. As… Learn more about Ten Mile Creek Trail 531 (Hot Springs)
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
7 Mile Road
It's not actually 7 miles, but the road winds along the Salmon River. Lots of potholes and no apparent places to camp. There are plenty of pullouts to pass oncoming traffic, and the trail ends… Learn more about 7 Mile Road
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
21 To Nip & Tuck
This trail is accessible from the town of Upper Stanley to the popular Nip & Tuck trail with excellent views of the sawtooth mountain range and dispersed wild camping. Several other off-road trails can also… Learn more about 21 To Nip & Tuck
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Stanley Creek
Most of this trail is a one rating, with a nice wide-grated dirt trail. It meanders through a valley with views of the Sawtooth Mountain range beyond. There are a few larger dispersed campsites in… Learn more about Stanley Creek
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Sawtooth Mountain Views Loop
An easy dirt loop trail that picks up from Lower Stanley, gains slight elevation and has a stunning view of the Sawtooth Mountain Range, and looks down over the town of Upper Stanley. There are… Learn more about Sawtooth Mountain Views Loop
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Kelly Creek
This is a 2-lane, maintained forest service road intersecting at Stanley Creek Road. This road brings you past extensive Stanley Basin mining encampment ruins. There are many opportunities for dispersed camping. Kelly Creek Road ends… Learn more about Kelly Creek
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Noho Creek
Noho Creek starts at the intersection of Kelly Creek Road and Kelly Creek ATV Trail (FSR #4323). It begins as a 2 lane road and turns into a 1 lane dirt road with a forest… Learn more about Noho Creek
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Joe's Gulch
Joe's Gulch can be accessed from Highway 75 and ends at the intersection of Noho Creek (FSR #328). It is a 1 lane, scenic maintained forest service road that winds along the mountainside and an… Learn more about Joe's Gulch
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Rock Creek
Rock Creek trail is a 16-mile route that starts just south of Lowman, ID, winds its way up 2,200'+ in elevation, and then dumps the rider onto Highway 21 near Beaver Creek Summit. The route… Learn more about Rock Creek