Treasure Valley & Beyond

Trails We Run

From easy scenic forest roads to serious technical rock crawls — here are the areas we explore across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. All within about an hour of Boise.

10 Trail Areas
Within ~1 Hour of Boise
All Skill Levels

Blacks Creek / Boise River Wildlife Management Area

Southeast Boise~20 min from Boise
Easy–Moderate

One of the most accessible off-road areas near Boise. Blacks Creek offers wide open desert terrain, sandy washes, and rolling hills perfect for newer rigs and first-time trail runners. Great for a quick afternoon run.

  • ›Sandy washes & desert terrain
  • ›Great for stock and mild builds
  • ›Close to Boise — easy meetup spot
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Bruneau Dunes State Park Area

Bruneau, ID~1 hr from Boise
Easy–Moderate

Home to the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America. The surrounding BLM land offers excellent sand driving and desert exploration. A favorite for overnight camping runs with the group.

  • ›Tallest sand dune in North America
  • ›BLM land for open exploration
  • ›Great overnight camping run
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Owyhee Mountains

Owyhee County, ID~45 min from Boise
Moderate–Hard

The Owyhees are our backyard playground. Rugged volcanic rock, steep canyon walls, and remote two-track trails make this one of the most diverse off-road destinations in the region. Expect everything from mild dirt roads to serious technical sections.

  • ›Volcanic rock & canyon terrain
  • ›Remote backcountry routes
  • ›Multiple difficulty levels
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Bald Mountain / Boise National Forest

Boise National Forest~1 hr from Boise
Moderate

Boise National Forest has hundreds of miles of forest roads ranging from graded gravel to rough two-track. Bald Mountain and the surrounding area offer stunning views, pine forests, and great camping. A go-to for spring and fall runs.

  • ›Hundreds of miles of forest roads
  • ›Stunning mountain views
  • ›Spring & fall favorite
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Camas Prairie / Bennett Hills

Camas County, ID~1 hr from Boise
Easy–Moderate

Wide open high desert and rolling hills with minimal traffic and great views. The Bennett Hills area offers easy to moderate two-track routes through sagebrush and grasslands. Beautiful in spring when the camas wildflowers bloom.

  • ›Wide open high desert terrain
  • ›Minimal traffic & crowds
  • ›Stunning spring wildflower blooms
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Silver City Ghost Town

Owyhee Mountains, ID~1.5 hr from Boise
Moderate

The road to Silver City is a classic Idaho 4x4 route. The historic mining ghost town sits high in the Owyhee Mountains and requires a capable rig to reach. The journey is half the adventure — steep switchbacks and rocky two-track reward you with one of Idaho's most unique destinations.

  • ›Historic 1860s mining ghost town
  • ›Steep switchbacks & rocky two-track
  • ›One of Idaho's most unique destinations
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Jarbidge Wilderness Area

Elko County, NV (near ID border)~2 hr from Boise
Hard

One of the most remote wilderness areas in the lower 48. Jarbidge offers serious technical trails, river crossings, and backcountry camping far from civilization. This is a multi-day adventure run — not for the faint of heart or the unprepared.

  • ›One of the most remote areas in the lower 48
  • ›River crossings & technical terrain
  • ›Multi-day adventure run
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Succor Creek State Natural Area

Malheur County, OR~1 hr from Boise
Easy–Moderate

Just across the Oregon border, Succor Creek cuts through dramatic canyon walls of ancient volcanic rock. Popular for rockhounding (thunder eggs!), scenic drives, and primitive camping. A great destination for a day trip or overnight run.

  • ›Dramatic volcanic canyon walls
  • ›Famous for thunder egg rockhounding
  • ›Easy Oregon border day trip
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Jump Creek Canyon

Marsing, ID~45 min from Boise
Easy

A short but scenic run near Marsing that ends at a beautiful hidden waterfall. Great for newer members, families, or a quick evening run. The canyon walls and creek make it a unique Treasure Valley gem.

  • ›Hidden 60-ft waterfall at the end
  • ›Great for beginners & families
  • ›Quick evening run from Boise
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Cotterel Mountains

Cassia County, ID~1.5 hr from Boise
Moderate–Hard

The Cotterel Mountains in south-central Idaho offer a mix of high desert two-track and technical rocky terrain. Less crowded than closer areas, this is a great destination for members looking to push their rigs a bit harder in a remote setting.

  • ›Less crowded remote destination
  • ›Mix of two-track & technical rock
  • ›High desert scenery
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WANT TO RUN THESE TRAILS WITH US?

We organize group runs to these areas year-round. Membership is free — join the group and come ride with us.