Birch Creek Trailhead

Trailhead near Preston Idaho for snowmobiling, ATV riding, horse riding, dirt biking and mountain biking. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info High Country Info: Cub River snowmobile trails sport over 350 miles of groomed trails to get you into the greatest high country snow this side of winter. Thousands of acres of great snowmobiling include Cub River Canyon, Paris Meadows, Midnight Mountain, Green Basin. Summer offers hiking, biking and ATV trails. View our ArcGIS interactive trail map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with grooming information!

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

Vehicles: ATV, Snowmobile, Bike, UTV. Standard offroad prep applies: appropriate tires, ground clearance, and a basic recovery kit.

Upper Snake context

The Upper Snake wraps western Yellowstone — Island Park's caldera, the Targhee Forest, and the Teton Valley. Wildlife density is among Idaho's highest (grizzly, wolf, elk, moose), so bear-aware practices are baseline. Many drainages have seasonal wildlife closures. Rexburg, Ashton, and Driggs are the bases.

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