Idaho Motorcycle Roads and Trips
For motorcycle riders looking for some great scenery, you'll find many gem rides within the Gem State. Idaho (ID), is blessed with some of the country's most majestic scenic landscapes. The northern section features thick forests and cobalt blue lakes. Moving further south you'll find motorcycle roads winding through fertile stretches of the Rocky Mountains and deep inspirational canyons. Moving south of Boise brings motorcycle riders roads featuring desert landscapes with sun baked rocky formations and some surreal exposed volcanic lava fields. Moving further east and your motorcycle rides will pass through fertile valleys and gain access to bubbling hot springs as you approach Wyoming.
 October 15, 2012 Initially, the route runs though farmland as the highway makes its way though the small towns of Filer and Buhl. It's not... The road is well maintained, as it is the only highway leading into Hagerman from either direction. It's mostly slow, sweeping curves... Head west out of Twin Falls on Addison Avenue. Follow US Hwy 30 through Filer and then Buhl before descending into the... | |
 June 6, 2012 The scenery through this area will be in a state of constant evolution. Small communities, farm land, forests, repeat, repeat. Nice, easygoing,... The road is in excellent condition for an old Country Road. There is light farm traffic so be watchful. You will glide... From Lolo Pass, exit Highway 12 at Orofino, Id. Cross the river and turn left at the first road. Sign will say... | |
June 6, 2012 Once you get into the town of Arco until you end in Ketchum/Sun Valley you can see the Sawtooth Mountain Range. The... The roads were a 5, but I gave the road quality a 4 only because of the areas where there was rock... The road starts out in Blackfoot, ID on route 26. This portion is the least interesting part of the whole ride. You... | |
 April 10, 2012 This is a nice little side trip that can be added to the Camas Prairie Driving Tour and a portion of the... This road is paved, and is kept in fair condition, it is an agricultural cut-through so some large rutting is evident. Coming... Take Route 13 between Kooskia and Grangeville, ID. | |
April 10, 2012 Characterized by the river it follows, this ride winds through the Salmon River Canyon from Riggins to White Bird. If you come... Coming out of Riggins, and the opposite end of the canyon, the roadway is tight and calls for lower speeds; it can... Simply take US Highway 95 between Riggins and White Bird. | |
April 10, 2012 Leaving Grangeville, you immediately find yourself in the middle of wide open farm fields that stretch for miles in every direction until... The road is well maintained with excellent pavement. Starting on an open straightaway with long, sweeping curves, the ride is typically a... From Grangeville simply take US Highway 95 northwest up to Winchester. | |
April 10, 2012 This is a beautiful drive through the wilderness where sightings of bear, cougar, coyote, wolf, deer, pheasant, grouse and turkey are common... This road is roughly paved but requires caution due to potholes and crevices that result from harsh winter weather. Out of Greer,... Start in Greer, ID, and head east on Route 11 eventually turning north and ending at Headquarters. | |
April 10, 2012 This drive has everything and is a fast favorite with local riders. Between Moscow and Princeton, you ride through farmland with fields... he road between Moscow and Bovill is paved and in good condition, with a 5 mile straightaway at the outset leading into... As you leave Moscow, Idaho, go north on Hwy. 95 to the junction of Route 6, turning east toward Potlatch, through Princeton... | |
March 26, 2012 This short but sweet ride has breathtaking views with a lookout point to boot. The route descends down towards The Clearwater River.... Just look at the map! The road is loaded with twists and turns and dramatic switchbacks. It is also freshly repaved -... North of Lewiston, Idaho going up and down the hill leading out of the Valley is a road called the "Old Spiral... | |
July 18, 2011 There are views of high desert, flowers, wildlife, and Craters of the Moon Monument. We took Hwy 20 out of... Twists, turns, dips, good pavement, no potholes in early June. Take Highway 20 out of Mountain Home Idaho and head east all the way to Carey Idaho. | |
 May 23, 2011 You will see beautiful Rivers, Mountains,Forest on this wonderful twisting lonely backroad nature tour! 100 miles of twisties and elevation.Follows the edge of the St Joe River. No traffic,usually deserted. If you can't handle some dust,... From St. Maries, ID, east along the St. Joe River for 75 miles. At the junction with Road 218, FS 50 heads... | |
May 23, 2011 This route takes you along the banks of the Salmon, Bitterroot, Lochsa, Clearwater, and Payette Rivers. You will see some of Idaho's... This is only a trip for riders that love twisties! I do not believe there is a stretch of over 5-10 miles... This is a loop and therefore can be started at any given point but for the purpose of this description, we will... | |
May 23, 2011 This route follows the Clearwater river and then the Lochsa River. It is one of the most beautiful rides I've been on.... The road was being worked on last summer when we went but was still in pretty good shape. There is quite a... This route starts in Lewiston Idaho and goes east along the Clearwater River and then the Lochsa River over Lolo Pass to... | |
December 1, 2009 This is a great day loop or overnight. Roads are best from May 15 through September, if the weather holds out. You... Best of both worlds: some straight sweeping curves and some tight curves mainly following the river valleys. Some hills with the largest... Starting in Troy, Montana in northwest Montana, the route follows US Highway 2 just east of Troy to Highway 56 / Bull... | |
September 1, 2009 This is a narrow twisting mountain road that circles Hayden Lake. This is a nice short cool ride on a hot day... This road is fairly technical as it offers a variety of tight turns and hills. I would rate the road surface as... From Coeur d'Alene, ID at I-90, head north on Hwy 95 turn right on Prairie Rd (East) passing the light at Government... | |
June 1, 2009 The scenery on this road is amazing. You'll follow along the Snake River out to Asotin, then twist and climb up to... From Asotin the road turns right for about 5 miles of wonderful twisties. At the top it leaves one thinking: is that... Hwy 129 heads south out of Lewiston, ID/Clarkston, WA. If you are not familiar with the area, Google a detailed map to... | |
March 1, 2009 Scenery on this route is amazing from start to finish! Excellent views of Lake Coeur d Alene and depending on the time... Very twisty State Hwy 97 has a fair amount of traffic by Idaho standards and has sections with lots of driveways; the... Coeur d Alene east on I-90 to Wolf Ldg/Harrison exit right on hwy 97 a very twisty lake rd through Harrison to... | |
January 1, 2009 This route makes a near perfect loop through and around the southern half of the Caribou National Forest. It starts and stops... If you're looking for a road less traveled, you've found one here! It has a few nice straight-aways twists and turns, ups... The road leaves Freedom Wyoming on Hwy 34 and take this over the Idaho border and down to Soda Springs, ID. From... | |
September 1, 2008 Riders from all over the world come to Hells Canyon to ride this famous motorcycle road. Located in Hells Canyon, this is... The Devil's Tail can be challenging, the road surface has tar snakes and rock falls. Hundreds of curves with posted speeds of... To find the Devil's Tail, ride to Historic Baker City, Oregon then travel east on Hwy 86 along the Hells Canyon Scenic... | |
September 1, 2008 Gorgeous drive. After passing Lucky Peak Reservoir past the rolling hills and into the mountains. Cool stops along the way overlooking canyons,... Lots of turns and hills. The highway itself is kept in great shape by the highway department however, be careful of rocks... Highway 21 is found on the east end of Boise. Take I-84 east to the Gowen exit and head north. Gowen turns... | |
September 1, 2008 The scenery varies from wheat country to mountains and along the St Joe river. After you get on US-95, the ride from... The roads are very smooth with a lot of high speed curves, combined with sections of very tight to some hairpin turns. Written directions: From exit 289, (Pines Rd) head south on Hwy 27 to Hwy 278 and turn left into Rockford. Follow... | |
March 1, 2007 This road begins as route 97 following a lakeshore south for the first 35 miles. It is all big mountains on one... The beauty if this road is its diversity. It starts with twisties of such scenic beauty it's difficult to take it all... This route begins in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. From Coeur d'Alane head east on I-90 for just a short while until you reach... | |
September 1, 2005 The scenery begins about 10 miles outside of Boise on highway 55 and continues well past Horseshoe Bend along the Payette River... In total, this trip will give you nearly 250 miles combining tight twisting roads with high speed sweepers. As one nears Stanley,... This route starts in Boise, ID. Take State Route 55 north out of Boise up to/through Horseshoe Bend, ID. Continue on hwy... | |
September 1, 2004 This route covers one of the most beautiful sections of the Lewis & Clark Trail as it winds through the Rocky Mountains... You have all seen the photos of the sign that says "Curves next 67 miles...This is the road! One of the best... The directions for this route are very straightforward. Simply start in Lewiston, Idaho on US Highway 12 and take it east all... | |
October 1, 2003 Follow right on the edge of the twisting Salmon River (HWY 75) in central Idaho from the top of the Sawtooth Mtns... The road is in good shape with endless curves. You can start from Stanley (ID) and take 75 east about 50 miles to Challis, ID. ... |
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