Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route Is Now Complete
A 1,250-mile self-guided tour through the stunning landscapes of Idaho.
The Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route (IDBDR) is the latest addition to a growing list of State Backcountry Discovery Routes. The IDBDR is now the fifth route developed by the Backcountry Discovery Routes organization for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel. The route runs south-to-north across the state of Idaho and covers more than 1,250 miles of mostly off-road tracks.
The route begins in the old western town of Jarbidge Nevada and travels through the western side of the Idaho Rocky Mountains on the way to the Canadian Border at the Idaho Panhandle. Some of the highlights include two historic back roads — the Magruder Corridor and the Lolo Motorway. The route travels through several rustic mountain towns, including Yellow Pine, Burgdorf Hot Springs, Elk City, Avery, Wallace, and Clark Fork.
The off-road terrain is said to be less technical than the other BDR routes but the daily mileage is higher. That makes it all the more enjoyable for those interested in soaking in the sights in Idaho’s scenic back country. Backcountry Discovery Routes makes it easy to explore Idaho’s treasures by directing you to historic ghost towns, remote desert vistas, pine-covered mountains, and beautiful canyons.
Free GPS tracks and travel planner are now available on the Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route website and a waterproof IDBDR Butler Map and Expedition DVD are currently available for pre-sale purchase through Touratech.
Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route Trailer
IDBDR Photo Gallery
Author: Rob Dabney
Rob Dabney started a lifelong obsession with motorcycles at the age of 15 when he purchased his first bike – a 1982 Honda MB5. Through his 20’s and 30’s he competed in off-road desert races, including the Baja 250, 500 and 1000. Eventually, his proclivity for exploration led him to dual sport and adventure riding. Rob’s never-ending quest to discover what’s around the next bend has taken him on Adventures in Mexico, North Africa, Europe, and throughout the American West. As a moto journalist, he enjoys inspiring others to seek adventure across horizons both near and far.
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