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The heart of Idaho's wilderness. Rugged peaks, alpine lakes, and legendary routes like the Magruder Corridor.

Elevation
10,000'+
Season
July-Oct
Trails
11 Routes

11 Regional Trails

Magruder Corridor
Adventure Route
difficult101 miles

Magruder Corridor

The legendary Magruder Road connecting Idaho and Montana through the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. A true adventure route requiring 4x4, no services, and remote wilderness conditions. One of the most scenic and challenging routes in the West.

Jeep/TruckAdventure Bike
Frank Church WildernessRemote wildernessEpic scenery
Big Creek Road
Adventure Route
difficult55 miles

Big Creek Road

Remote adventure route into the Frank Church Wilderness. Access to the famous Big Creek Lodge and airstrip. Expect rough conditions, river crossings, and no cell service. True Idaho backcountry experience.

Jeep/TruckAdventure Bike
Frank Church accessRiver crossingsRemote wilderness
Warm Lake / Johnson Creek Road
Scenic Route
easy45 miles

Warm Lake / Johnson Creek Road

Scenic paved and gravel route from Cascade to the Yellow Pine area. Access to Warm Lake, camping, and the beginning of the Stibnite mining area. All vehicles can travel most of the route.

All Vehicles
Warm Lake accessCascade areaForest camping
Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Scenic Byway
easy116 miles

Sawtooth Scenic Byway

One of America's most spectacular drives from Shoshone to Stanley. Paved route through the Sawtooth National Recreation Area with endless views of jagged granite peaks. Access to countless forest roads and trails.

All Vehicles
Sawtooth peaksAlpine lakes accessStanley Basin
Deadwood Reservoir Loop
Adventure Loop
moderate60 miles

Deadwood Reservoir Loop

A classic loop deep in the Boise National Forest. Access via Deadwood Summit or Scott Mountain. The reservoir offers prime camping and boating.

High ClearanceTruck
Alpine reservoirCampingScenic summits
Nip and Tuck Road
Trail
moderateVaries

Nip and Tuck Road

This is a wonderful little dirt trail that takes you off of Highway 21, bypasses the summer crowds in the town of Stanley, and offers amazing, expansive views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Nip and Tuck is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area that is managed as part of the Sawtooth National For...

Jeep/TruckSUV
CampingScenic
Basin Butte Road
Trail
moderateVaries

Basin Butte Road

Located just minutes away from Stanley, Basin Butte Road is a stunning scenic trail that presents a myriad of captivating sights. Along the route, adventurers can find a historic fire lookout and an enchanting alpine lake perched at an impressive elevation exceeding 8,000 feet. The trail treats visi...

Jeep/TruckSUV
CampingForestOverland
Pinyon Peak Loop
Trail
moderateVaries

Pinyon Peak Loop

Nestled in the Salmon–Challis National Forest, the Pinyon Peak Loop (also known as Beaver Loon Creek) is a remote, rugged drive with sweeping views into the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness. The route rides airy ridgelines to 9,942-foot Pinyon Peak, where a historic fire lookout crowns a p...

Jeep/TruckSUV
CampingForestMine
21 To Nip & Tuck
Trail
moderateVaries

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 be accessed from this trail, including Basin Butte Lookout Tower Trail. It's a well-maintaine...

ATVDirt BikeJeep/Truck
ATVForestScenic
Ketchumfeatherville Road
Trail
moderateVaries

Ketchumfeatherville Road

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Jeep/TruckSUV
OffroadScenicTrailsOffroad
Ketchumfeatherville Road#AddTrailReview
Trail
moderateVaries

Ketchumfeatherville Road#AddTrailReview

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Jeep/TruckSUV
OffroadScenicTrailsOffroad