Off Road Trails: ATVing, Dirt Bikes & Jeeps
For enthusiasts who love off-roading in the jeep, bike or ATV, you can explore 4 different mountain ranges. This is where the Boise River begins!
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Boise Mountains
- Sawtooth Range
- Smoky Mtns.
- Soldier Mtns.
Wilson Flat Trails
Come explore Wilson Flat, a large plateau with stunning views of the South Fork of the Boise River. Begin your adventure at the trailhead just past the Anderson Ranch Dam. You'll pass several creek drainages and reach a high saddle with breathtaking views of the mountains and canyon.
Under 50" vehicles allowed on this 15 mile system containing 3 loops and a 1.5 mile tail to Granite Mountain.
Grouse Creek to Iron Mountain
Starting at Paradise Hot Springs, wind your way up to Grouse Butte using trails and the Forest Service road. Continue west to Iron mountain and down Kelly Creek on the loop back. Expect steep mountain side ATV trails, including rocky hills and easy paths through the woods.
Under 50" vehicles allowed on this 49 mile trek. But you can shorten your trip by taking any of the northern trails to the Virginia Trailhead or Pine Gulch at Featherville.
El Oro Mine and Goat Lake
Start at Abott campground east of Featherville and follow Baumgartner Rd as it easily curves and gently climbs the canyon of the Boise River. Drive around Fleck Summit and follow the namesake road north to the Bear Creek Trailhead.
Along the way you will pass many trailheads for motorcycle or non-motorized only. Nearly all these paths will take you north to Bear Creek jeep trail.
You will pass El Oro mine south of the creek, it was the largest gold mine in the area. The road to the lake is rocky and steep. You can choose to walk the last 1.5 mile and then explore Goat Lake or Tip Top Mine as you enjoy the stunning views.
Jeep and 4 Wheelers approved on this 68 mile up and back adventure. Please note, the first 32 miles is on easy driving roads.
Trail riders on bikes will be able to penetrate deeper into the woods and loop out through Willow Creek if they choose.
Trinity Mountain Ridge Loop
Directly out the doorstep of the Hayhurst B&B head south and follow the namesake road leading to the top of Trinity Mtn for a stunning view.
Drop down the ridge and park at Big Trinity Lake, then explore along the base of the mountain to discover 7 alpine lakes– the furthest about a 6 mile trek in.
The trails are suitable for both ATV riders and dirt bikers, with a mix of challenging terrain and beautiful views. The road take riders through new growth forests, rocky terrain, and across streams and creeks.
Jeep and 4 Wheelers approved on this 57 mile loop.
🍔 Plan ahead and have lunch or dinner in town, as the trail loop will pass through Featherville and Pine, ID.
