East Nettleton Gulch Road and Trail 3 Loop

4.4 (307 reviews) · Hard · Idaho Panhandle National Forest Overview AllTrails Note: This trail is primarily a motorcycle, dirtbike, and mountain bike trail. This trail starts at the North Nettleton Gulch Road and continues up Trail 1562, eventually reaching the towers at the top of Canfield Mountain, then looping back down on Trail 3. This area is within the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Trails are poorly marked and can be difficult to follow.

Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, SUV, ATV, UTV, Dirt Bike. Standard maintenance and a spare tire cover the basics here.

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.