Corral Creek

Corral Creek Trail is on BLM property in southwest Idaho, about 30 miles east of Oregon. It is a ranchers trail to maintain the pond at the end for his cattle. The scenery is fantastic in all directions with the Oregon mountains to the west, Squaw Butte to the east, and the beautiful Emmett Valley to the south. This trail will give you a feel for how cattle are raised in this part of Idaho, and el...

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.