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This is a short spur off of East Fork Meadow Creek that starts off of the main trail at a signed intersection. It continues on a shelf on a trail that looks like an old road so it stays pretty wide and flat. It slowly climbs up and becomes tighter in an overgrown area of trees with branches that whi...

When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.

Vehicles: ATV, Dirt Bike, Jeep/Truck. Standard offroad prep applies: appropriate tires, ground clearance, and a basic recovery kit.

Southwest Idaho context

Southwest Idaho splits across the Snake River. South of the river is Owyhee high desert — sage flats, slickrock canyons, and a million-plus acres of BLM. North is the Boise National Forest, with mining-era roads, ponderosa, and quick out-of-Boise access. Most weekend trips work off Boise, Mountain Home, Marsing, or McCall.

Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.