This past Fall some friends and I drove North for a day ride near Mallad Idaho. This area had actually not seen a lot of snow yet and was a pretty short drive for us. Referred to as "The Oxfords" because it is near Oxford Peak, the trails are mainly double track and are fairly rock free
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as far as the area we rode. We parked at a small pullout along the farm road and were quickly on some pretty decent trails. The leaves and wet conditions made the trails slick in most areas, but we had a great time weaving through the trees and hills. There is no real route that needs to be followed here, but you can't call it a freeride area either. There are enough existing trails however to keep you exploring and happy for a while. The few hours we spent riding was not enough to really satisfy us, but gave us a good taste. We left wanting to go back when the conditions are better to explore and ride. Most of the terrain is easy to moderate, but there were a few good climbs that proved to be as much as we could handle and more at times. There are a few small river crossings as well, and the scenery is quite nice. We started at about 5,400 feet and rode to 7,800 before the snow really stopped us.
- Distance Traveled: 24 miles
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Best Time To Ride: Summer, Early Fall
- Time To Complete: Day Ride
- Type: Double Track and Jeep Trails, smooth
- Location: About 12 miles East of Mallad ID(see map)
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- Elevation: 5,455 to 9,300 feet
Key GPS Points
- Parking: 42.191203,-112.122082
Looks fun! I hope I can get over there this summer to check it out! Post up when you're going back!
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