Lolo Pass / Powell Area

Extensive network of forest roads along the Lolo Motorway and surrounding Clearwater National Forest. Historic Lewis & Clark route. Remote, beautiful, and vast riding opportunities.

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

Status: Seasonal (June-Oct). Seasonal routes change with snowpack and storms — confirm with the managing ranger district before driving out.

Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, ATV, Adventure Bike. Standard offroad prep applies: appropriate tires, ground clearance, and a basic recovery kit. Given the route length, plan fuel and water carefully — extra cans are advisable.

Clearwater context

The Clearwater region holds some of the largest western redcedar groves in interior North America. Dworshak Reservoir and the Lolo Motorway — a 100-mile dirt traverse retracing Lewis and Clark — are the marquee drives. Orofino, Kamiah, and Lowell are the staging points.

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