IDBDR Route Updates
Updated July 6, 2026
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Visit the official IDBDR Facebook Group page for ride reports, photos, and discussions with other riders in your area HERE
Important: Wildfire Season is Here
The unfortunate reality of wildfire season is upon us and there are important reminders to keep in mind:
- While we do our best to post Route Updates for significant fire bypasses or closures, the rapidly-changing conditions of wildfires make it nearly impossible to track.
- Before and during your ride, there are important things you must do to ensure your safety and adherence to closures:
- Always check for Route Updates and download the latest GPS track file just before you go. Note, recommended bypasses are not always included in the track file.
- Reference the official BDR Interactive Map wildfire layers to see current activity HERE
- Use other wildfire apps and websites to cross-reference data, such as WatchDuty HERE
- Join the official Facebook Group Page for the route you intend to ride and monitor throughout your trip. This is a great way to get up to date reports and share intel.
- Email us at [email protected] or report a route update on the mobile website to help us track any changes.
- Check local jurisdictions for campfire regulations and bans. Please consider not having any campfires.
- Always respect closures and adhere to detours. Wildfires are a tragic event for local residents. Be respectful of locals and allow the hard-working fire crews to do their job: stay out of their way.
See attached screenshots for reference.
Important: Downed Trees
In the early riding season there can be multiple blocked roads due to downed trees:
- While we do our best to post Route Updates for major extended closures, treefall is often cleared quickly so impacts are generally not posted here.
- Before and during your ride:
- Carry a saw on your bike to clear downed trees for safe passage and to help riders behind you.
- If the road is impassable, backtrack on the route and find a logical way around. Use the official BDR map and your GPS devices to research the most effective safe bypass.
- Never venture off the main route onto sensitive areas to bypass a downed tree.
- Join the official Facebook Group Page for the route you intend to ride and monitor throughout your trip. This is a great way to get up to date reports and share intel.
- Always respect posted closures and adhere to official USFS detours.
- Check for Route Updates and download the latest GPS track file just before you go. Note, recommended bypasses are not always included in the track file.
See attached photos for reference.
July 6, 2026
Section 2/3: No Fuel in Lowman
- As of 7/3/26, Lowman does not have fuel. The fuel station there was sold and the new owners have not reopened yet.
- Fuel can be had at the Sourdough Lodge, about 7mi to the east of Lowman.
- Sourdough service hours are 9am to 9pm with regular and premium fuel.
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
April 28, 2026
New Tracks Available: Section 9: Bypass Required for 2026
The route just out of Clark Fork on Lightning Creek/Trestle Creek is undergoing repairs and will be closed for 2026.
- A new track version labeled IDBDR-April2026-v2 is now available which includes a temporary bypass track.
- Riders can still access the optional EXT track to Lunch Peak Lookout from the north side via Trestle Creek but must come out and back.
- For more info on the closure click HERE and HERE
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
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
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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