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The Idaho City Backcountry, located in the Boise National Forest, is a premier destination for dirt bike riders, offering hundreds of miles of designated single-track trails across over 400,000 acres. The riding experience is suited for a range of skill levels, with trails that wind through dense forests, rocky ridges, and alpine meadows. This vast trail system, which is home to the annual Idaho City 100 enduro race, is known for its challenging hill climbs and diverse terrain.
Given its immense size, the area is best explored over several days. Riders have multiple trailheads and designated campgrounds to choose from. For a more developed basecamp, Trudy's Kitchen is centrally located and offers cabin rentals and RV hookups, though reservations are recommended. Riders should also be aware of historic mining sites and rustic cabins throughout the area, which add to the backcountry adventure.Dirt Bike Trail System
Idaho City
AKA: Idaho City Ranger District, Grayback Gulch Campground, Hungarian Ridge, Barber Flat, Short Creek, Haga Creek, Bear Summit, Rabbit Creek, Sunset Mountain, Eagle Creek Trailhead, Black Warrior Creek Trailhead, Boise National Forest
Idaho City, ID
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Awesome
Approximate Size
400,000 acres (625 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
500 miles
Elevation Range
3200 to 8800 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Idaho City
The Idaho City Backcountry, located in the Boise National Forest, is a premier destination for dirt bike riders, offering hundreds of miles of designated single-track trails across over 400,000 acres. The riding experience is suited for a range of skill levels, with trails that wind through dense forests, rocky ridges, and alpine meadows. This vast trail system, which is home to the annual Idaho City 100 enduro race, is known for its challenging hill climbs and diverse terrain. Given its immense size, the area is best explored over several days. Riders have multiple trailheads and...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Mostly
Hard Pack
Little
Sand
None
Rocks
Few
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Many
Water Crossings
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
Few
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Many
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
Many
Roads
None
Traffic & Safety
Rider Traffic
Few
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Little
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Few
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping is allowed in developed sites only.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
Idaho OHV Registration Sticker
Operating Season
All Year
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