| Alt Names |
Hemingway Butte, Hemingway Butte Trailhead, Hemminway Butte OHV Trail Head, Rabbit Creek, Fossil Creek OHV, Rabbit Creek OHV Trailhead, Fossil Creek OHV Trail Head, Wilson Peak, Squaw Butte, Reynolds Creek Rd, Windy Point, Owyhee Front OHV Trails |
| DESCRIPTION |
Owyhee Front consists of tight canyons, sand washes and miles of single track. There are three main trailheads to choose from which offer loading ramps. Summers can be very hot and dusty, so bring along plenty of water. Nearby Lowell lake offers boating and swimming opportunities
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (September 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Melba, ID |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 43º 19.744' W 116º 36.260' |
|
From: Melba, ID
1) Take Hwy 45 south toward Hwy 78 junction
2) After crossing the Snake River veer left
3) Proceed about 0.7 miles
4) Turn right (west) on Upper Reynolds Creek Rd
5) Continue about 2 miles, staging area will be on your left |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
free, plenty of singletrack |
| Cons |
hot, dry, dusty |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
Spring/Fall |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (96 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
Some Areas |
| UTVs |
Some Areas |
| 4x4s (registered) |
Some Areas |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
Some Areas |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
|
| Campfires |
|
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Owyhee Field Office
20 First Ave West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 896-5912
www.blm.gov
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
80 |
| Miles Of Trail |
50 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
2500 to 6000 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
Some |
| Sand |
Some |
| Mud |
 Little |
| Dust |
Some |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Steep Hills |
Some |
| Small Jumps |
Some |
| Large Jumps |
 Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
 None |
| Single Track |
 Many |
| Roads |
Few |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Some |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| Campground |
30+ Miles (E) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| Water Body |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (N) |
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