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Little Gem Cycle Park
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Sand Hollow Gulch, Sand Hollow Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large open area offers miles of trails, play areas, hill climbs and a natural terrain motocross track. The trails are open year-round and there is no fee to ride unless a race is being hosted.
The area can get very dusty so the best time to visit is after a rain. There are a couple staging areas with plenty of space for large trailers but no services so come prepared. Overnight parking is not permitted but camping can be found a few miles away at the East 10th Street RV Park.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | Not Recommended |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
| Land | BLM, Private |
| Comment | Land is partly privately owned land (owned by Little Cattle Companies) and partly BLM owned land. |
MX TRACK 
| Features | Public |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
MX TRACK
| Features | Public |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Emmett, ID | ||
| Address | Sand Hollow Road, Emmett, ID 83617 | ||
| From: Boise, ID
1) Take SR-44 West about 8 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto SR-18, continue about 11 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto Sand Hollow Road, continue about 1 mile toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Dean Giberon Little Gem Cycle Park Sand Hollow Road Emmett, ID 83617 dgiberon@yahoo.com littlegemcyclepark.com |
| Contact Info | BLM - Four Rivers Field Office 3948 Development Ave Boise, ID 83705 (208) 384-3300 blm_id_fourriversoffice@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Idaho Parks And Recreation 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 (208) 334-4197 reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Idaho OHV Sticker Info |
Little Gem OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 12/11/2013 (Thanks!)
Little Gem OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 7/11/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 2,000 acres (3 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 2600 to 3000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Mostly | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | Many | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Chevron (208) 398-7603 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Chevron (208) 398-7603 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | East 10th Street RV Park (208) 365-6050 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | East 10th Street RV Park (208) 365-6050 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | East 10th Street RV Park (208) 365-6050 |
| Campground | Emmett, ID | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Chevron (208) 398-7603 |
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