Dispersed Camping
No dispersed camping coordinates are listed for this route.
Allowed Vehicles
Highlights
Getting There
Safety & Regulations
- Always check current conditions before heading out. Weather can change rapidly in Idaho backcountry.
- OHV registration required for all off-highway vehicles in Idaho.
- Stay on designated routes. Respect wilderness boundaries and private property.
- Carry extra fuel, water, and supplies. Cell service is often unavailable.
About 401
Single track #401 in the Danskin Mountains is a very steep downhill the entire way from #310 to #400, losing 1,300 feet in 1.5 miles. It's a bunch of steep descents, sometimes with a flatter section in between. Some sections of the trail are very steep with some loose dirt over a hard-packed, embedd...
What stands out
- ATV
- Forest
- Scenic
When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.
Vehicles: ATV, Dirt Bike, Jeep/Truck. Carry full recovery gear (strap, shovel, tools) and consider a winch for technical sections.
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.
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