512

Danskin #512 is a ridge line single track in the Boise National Forest. It's on a wider ridge line atop a series of rolling green hills, and the trail itself is a decently wide single track, thus the exposure is not too bad. It goes along a fence line for much of it, with wide open views and not man...

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.