IDBDR Route Updates
Updated September 2, 2025
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Winter is Coming: Check snow levels with our interactive map
With winter upon us, weather and route conditions can change rapidly. Before you go, be sure and use our Interactive Map to view estimated snow levels on each of our routes.
- Click HERE to access the main interactive map page.
- Click on the LAYERS icon in the top right of the window.
- Select SNOW DEPTH to view estimated current snow levels.
- Zoom into the area of your choosing to view the estimated snow depth.
- Explore the other features of our interactive map to plan your next BDR experience.
- See attached screenshots for reference.
September 2, 2025
Section 3/4: Fuel in Yellow Pine
We have received reports that the fuel station in Yellow Pine (end of Section 3) is closed.
- We have received reports from our community that fuel can be found from others in town, but no confirmed locations or business hours.
- “There is a food trailer at the entrance to town with small fuel signs. When she is open she can call the residents for gas.“
- “91 octane ethanol free fuel is available at The Corner for $9.00/gal, there are phone numbers posted at the hostel to call if you need to fill up.”
- Riders are urged to gas up in Lowman, Warren, and Riggins and to carry extra fuel if you are unsure of your range.
- If no fuel is available in Yellow Pine, it is 153mi between Lowman and Warren.
- If you don’t gas up in Warren, it’s 214mi between Lowman and Riggins via the green EXT track.
See attached screenshot for reference.
Purchase the official map for the IDBDR HERE
Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE
September 2, 2025
Section 6: Wildfire Closure on Lolo Motorway
The East Fire is burning near the Lolo Motorway and a bypass is required for road closure.
- To bypass the closure stay on Hwy 12 for 8 miles, then turn on Doe Creek Rd for 10.5mi to rejoin the tracks near Indian Post Office.
See attached screenshots for reference.
Purchase the official map for the IDBDR HERE
Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE
August 19, 2025
New Tracks Available for Download
A new version of the IDBDR is available labeled IDBDR-August2025-v1.0
This update includes a few important updates:
SECTION 7:
- One temporary bypass track is included in these latest tracks to work around a culvert replacement on Beaver Creek Road scheduled to take place through August 31.
- Additionally, logging traffic is very heavy throughout Idaho but primarily within Section 7. Riders should use extreme caution on all forest roads, and Ride Right at all times to avoid head on collisions with other riders or logging traffic. Keep speeds down and be extra cautious in blind turns.
SECTION 9:
- Back by popular demand, the Roman Nose ALT Harder track has been updated and added back to the file for Section 9.
- The optional Roman Nose ALT Harder is fairly tame but there’s one short tough section on the ascent up to Ruby Pass. It’s worth the challenge to get to see the Roman Nose Lakes and walk the boardwalk there. On this long optional side trip there are views of Roman Nose, Bottleneck Peak, and other massive granite mountains in Kaniksu National Forest.
- This optional track is 40mi in length, be sure and gas up in Upper Pack River
See attached screenshots for reference.
Purchase the official map for the IDBDR HERE
Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE
July 11th, 2023
Section 6: The Blue Heaven Cabin – Private Property
As a reminder to all riders, the Blue Heaven Cabin is privately owned and is not open for public use.
There have been a reported issues with visitors taking personal food and belongings from the cabin, and people staying there illegally.
We ask all riders to please respect the privacy, resources, and personal belongings of this private property. You are welcome to stop and sign the guestbook, but please move along after doing so.
Take only pictures, leave only footprints, Ride Respectfully.
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