The Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route is a rider’s dream — miles of flowing mountain pavement transitions, endless gravel curves, and remote backcountry roads that seem to stretch forever. Known for its nonstop corners and vast open terrain, this route delivers a true off-the-grid experience where cell service disappears and the ride becomes the only focus. Spanning more than 1,200 miles, the Idaho BDR offers a scale and remoteness that few adventure routes can match.
Beginning in the historic mining town of Jarbidge, Nevada, the route climbs north through open rangelands and into the Boise National Forest. Riders pass alpine reservoirs, remote camps near Trinity Lakes, and small mountain towns frozen in time. Highlights like the Magruder Corridor, and the legendary Lolo Motorway trace paths once traveled by explorers and frontiersmen, skirting the untouched Selway–Bitterroot Wilderness.
ADV Rider Training tours are led by Mike Green, a retired firefighter and licensed EMT with decades of leadership in demanding environments. Our structured approach combines professional ride management, real-world instruction, and a true “no rider left behind” philosophy — giving riders the confidence to ride farther, handle long days in the saddle, and fully experience one of the most iconic backcountry routes in North America.
Our Guided Tours Include:
- Expert Guide: A Retired Firefighter and EMT
- Sweep & Support Truck With Spare Motorcycle
- Double Occupancy Hotel Lodging Everynight
- Nightly Dinners (Breakfast & Lunch Are Riders Responsibility)
- Advanced Rider Coaching on Technical Sections
Pre Tour Training Available:
Unsure if your riding skills are up to a weeklong ride in the backcountry? Join us for a class before your adventure and enjoy 25% off and one or two-day training – A great idea to maximize your enjoyment while on tour!
*Please Note: Itineraries are estimates and may change depending on route conditions, mechanical failures, the group’s overall rate of travel.
*Pricing Based On Double Occupancy: Single occupancy is available for an additional $1,500
Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet & Greet in Jarbidge, NV
Day 2: Jarbidge, NV to Pine, ID – 175 Miles
Day 3: Pine to Yellow Pine – 205 Miles
Day 4: Yellow Pine to Elk City – 210 Miles
Day 5: Elk City to Darby, MT – 127 Miles
Day 6: Darby, to Pierce, ID – 190 Miles
Day 7: Pierce to Wallace – 130 Miles
Day 8: Wallace to Clark Fork – 105 Miles
Day 9: Clark Fork to Canadian Border – Back To Bonners Ferry – 110 Miles
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