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Magruder Road Corridor
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Nez Perce And Clearwater National Forests, Red River Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, West Fork Ranger District, Kim Creek, Kim Creek Mountain Meadows, Nez Perce Trail Road, Montana Road, Elk City To Darby Road, Parker Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This historic trail offers over 100 miles of panoramic mountain, forest and river views. This trail is actually a hard packed, one lane road that which winds through over one million acres of pristine wilderness. The western part of the road can be accessed near Elk City, Idaho or at the Little West Fork Trailhead and Campground near Darby, Montana. The road is open to all vehicle types but is a very popular route for ATVs and dual sport motorcycles during the summer months.
There are numerous primitive campsites located alongside the road but most sites are small and are not recommended for large trailers. For those looking for campgrounds that can accommodate larger trailers stage at the eastern part of the route which include Red River, Magruder Crossing and Sam Billings Memorial Campgrounds. Due to sharp hairpin turns and steep drop offs, this road should be avoided if towing long RVs or trailers.
The area has a short season and is usually snow free around late June but check with the ranger station for current conditions.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | late summer through early fall | |
| 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 | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 101 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4420 to 8200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | All | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) Beware of cliffs. |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Elk Creek Station and Cafe (208) 842-2551 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Elk Creek Station and Cafe (208) 842-2551 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Red River Ranger Station (208) 842-2245 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Sleepy Hollow RV Park (208) 842-2268 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | Red River Ranger Station (208) 842-2245 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Elk Creek Station and Cafe (208) 842-2551 |
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 | Elk City, ID | ||
| Address | Magruder Corridor Road, Elk City, ID 83525 | ||
| From: Elk City, ID
1) Take Red River Road East 13.9 miles 2) Turn right (south) onto Dixie Road, continue .3 miles 3) Veer right (south-east) onto Montana Road, continue 1.5 miles 4) Turn right (east) onto Nez Perce Trail Road/Magruder Road, route begins here. From Darby, MT: 1) Take Hwy 93 south about 4 miles 2) Turn right (south-west) onto Hwy 473, continue about 14 miles 3) Turn right (west) onto Nez Perce Road, continue 3.7 miles 4) Little West Fork Trailhead and Campground is on the right. Stage here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Nez Perce And Clearwater National Forests - Red River District 300 American River Road Elk City, ID 83525 (208) 842-2245 mailroom_r1_nez_perce@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Bitterroot National Forest - West Fork Ranger District 6735 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829 (406) 821-3269 mailroom_r1_bitterroot@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.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 |
Magruder Road Corridor Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/4/2016 (Thanks!)
Magruder Road Corridor Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/4/2016 (Thanks!)
Magruder Road Corridor Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/4/2016 (Thanks!)
Magruder Road Corridor Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/4/2016 (Thanks!)
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