Bachman Grade Road

Bachman Grade Road, also known as Triangle Road, is an easy and scenic excursion south from the little town of Oreana. Bachman Grade is a well-maintained, mostly two-lane, gravel road suitable for any vehicle. The trail starts in the relatively flat sagebrush steppe and climbs to about 6000 feet at Toy Pass. There are views of the mountains across the open sagebrush from the steppe. As you climb t...

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

Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, SUV. 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.