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Owyhee Front

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Hemingway Butte, Rabbit Creek, Fossil Creek, Wilson Peak, Squaw Butte, Reynolds Creek Rd, Windy Point

Last Known Status

Open

Owyhee Front consists of tight canyons, sand washes and hundreds of miles of trails. A 200 acre open play area is located adjacent to the Hemingway Butte Trailhead which has hill climbs and makeshift motocross tracks.

There are over nine trailheads to choose from which feature flat, gravel parking, loading ramps and vault toilets, but no shade or water. There is no fee charged to camp or ride but dirt bikes and ATVs must have a current Idaho OHV sticker, which can be purchased online or at nearby Dan's Ferry Services.

Summers can be very hot and dusty, so bring plenty of water. Nearby Lowell Lake offers boating and swimming opportunities.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

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
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
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Some Areas	permitted at play area near Hemingway Butte Trailhead
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	400,000 acres (625 sq mi)
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	2500 to 6000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	None
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	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NE)	Dan's Ferry Services (208) 495-2507
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NE)	Dan's Ferry Services (208) 495-2507
Water	1-5 Miles (N)	Melba
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (N)	Garrity RV Park (877) 442-9090
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (N)	Garrity RV Park (877) 442-9090
Campground	30+ Miles (E)	KOA - Mountain Home (208) 587-5111
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NE)	Dan's Ferry Services (208) 495-2507

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Melba, ID

Address

Upper Reynolds Creek Road, Melba, ID 83641

Trail Map

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 Road
5) Continue about 2 miles, staging area will be on your left.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

BLM - Owyhee Field Office
20 First Ave West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 896-5912
blm_id_stateoffice@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
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