Riding Idaho's DEADLIEST Motorcycle Trail | Part 2

Single track trails in the state of Idaho are well known to be rugged and challenging, but this trail leaves very little room for ANY mistakes.
In this video, I'll be traversing one of the deadliest single track trails in the whole state. At points this trail is suspended on the edge of a 100 foot cliff, leaving no room to make a single mistake..
In part one, I'll be riding downstream and part two I'll be riding up stream.
There's only one way in, and one way out, and I am determined to see it through..
Enjoy the video!
#singletrack #dirtbike #trailriding #enduro #hardenduro #dualsport #dualsportriding #motocross #motovlog #adventureriding #adventurerider #fe501 #idaho #offroad #offroading
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[@57lieu]

Great video, great camera work. Thanks, because that's the closest I'll get to riding this trail...

[@gastonbelanger5346]

The only unforeseen thing about this trail is an impassable rock slide. Turning back 180* on that narrow trail you would have to be Graham Jarvis to pull it off...BTW great views all around, I stop the action to zoom inn on the awesome views at most ever turn, I liked the drone view @ 6:00...I'm 83 with a truck camper and KTM 300 traveling full time on the road and will be heading to Idaho for this summer just to ride single track trails...gotta love them dirt bikes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~Braaap!

[@KLX300-Rider]

Well I can honestly say, this video part 1 & part 2 was some of the BEST shit that I've seen! 5 stars!!!!! Great camera work, great narration, GORGEOUS scenery, but most of all Super glad you made it unharmed! Standing Ovation 👏👏👏👏👏👊👍

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much man!! I’m glad I made it out too so I can get back out there again soon 😂🤟🏼

[@Nightboat]

Ridden this trail a couple of times. It's not harder than many trails in the state it's just the drop off cliff that gives it the pucker factor. 300 two stroke machine is the weapon of choice.

[@Enchanted3DPrints]

So pretty much not that hard unless you make a mistake then its the hardest trail ever is what you're saying...🤔

[@madjack_757]

@platinumlawn4593 pretty much 😂🤟🏼

[@Nightboat]

@@Enchanted3DPrints The life-flight helicopter ride isn't actually that hard. Expensive, but not difficult!

[@AK_ADV]

Definitely seems tougher on the way back. Very nice. 🍻

[@madjack_757]

Worst part was that the sun was in my eyes the whole time on the ride back!..

[@BuilderofRat]

@@madjack_757 I have goggles like Ichy Boots wears. If you have not heard of her, check it out. I can take mine off and Velcro them to my helmet.

[@danburby7936]

I RODE THIS TRAILIN THE 80S ON A HONDA XR185,IT WAS A REAL CHALLENGE FOR ME AS A FOREST FIRE BROKE OUT ON THE OTHER SIDE IF THE RIVER,THE TREES WERE EXPLODING EVEN BEFORE THE FIRE REACHED THEM,THANKFULLY IT DIDNT CROSS THE RIVER..IT WAS VERY WINDY THAT DAY..REAL EXCITEMENT

[@user-kw9kr5mr5z]

Great, now i have to add this trail to the "must ride list"

[@TopoPilot]

YES! You did what I have only seen in video. I was on the BDR but I was on a 1300 cc bike. I’m jealous but Sub’d. Killer video!

[@northeastadventuremotorcycleri]

The majority of us like to be challenged, but I'd say you took it to a whole new level!

[@suzyamerica4679]

What a place to have a kickstart-only bike .. not! :) Lovely filming

[@johnbarichello8284]

Lol.... he's pretty wrapped up in this video.... soo focused he forgot to mention the name of this place?? He calls it "this trail" about 500x.

[@suzyamerica4679]

@@johnbarichello8284 That's OK, we have a private place where I finally got all the guys to refer to it just as "the park". That way we can talk about it openly without other people knowing where it is. Or maybe the author felt an obligation not to tempt people to try a dangerous trail.

[@danburby7936]

ITS NEAR CHALLIS BY A PLACE CALLED SLEEPING DEER@@johnbarichello8284

[@brifixit1962]

As a former video professional, I can appreciate the amount of effort you've gone to in providing this excellent documentary. Well done!

[@madjack_757]

Thank you!!

[@WRjockey]

That's great riding. But me personally, I prefer challenges that, if I fail, don't result in me DYING. But maybe that's just me. ;) Plus, you better hope you don't encounter Bigfoot coming around a corner on that trail! LOL

[@PSBEadventures]

They should label this one "High Anxiety" Great video man! Subbed today! We rode Fairfield to Wallace last summer and had an absolute blast!

[@madjack_757]

Hahaha! Thanks for the support 🤟🏼 That’s a killer ride 🔥

[@begue95]

What a present! Beautiful ride! Congrats from Argentina! That's the way to do it! So cool ... part 1 and part 2 ida y vuelta

[@madjack_757]

Thank you!!

[@mikemerrill175]

I’m most impressed with those who cut the trail. Great vid.

[@MrTmax74]

Dude, you have some balls of steel brother. Way to get her done. But you're living your dreams, and I'm behind that 100%. 💪✌️

[@madjack_757]

Thanks man! That area is definitely some of the gnarliest riding that I know of, but it makes for a great place to film! I love what I am doing and if I can inspire people to get out more on two wheels, then it was a success 🤘

[@user-yj9jl2ss6u]

Here I am in my arm chair with a laptop screen in front of me and earbuds, and I'm leaning from one side to the other [neutrally as a passenger should] and I'm like, "Don't even look down there". Good thing I was chewing pretzels because my fingernails would have been in jeopardy. Do not watch this before trying to go to sleep. The fender cam view was a bit hard on the head, until I focused on the high ridges, in search of Sasquatch. Bike sounds sweet. After part 1, I figured that the return would be trickier, especially a tight right hand and then climb section. Gets the 'Like'. From Ontario, Canada, rubber side down, take care...

[@madjack_757]

I’ve been experimenting more with alternative angles on the bike and I love the fender cam but that canyon can definitely create the vertigo effect for sure.. I’ll try and adjust it when I film again in this region this summer 🤟🏼 I’m glad I was able to capture the ride well enough to bring viewers down to the trail! I’ll do my best to ride safe 🤙🏼

[@geno929]

Both of these 2 video's scared the heck out of me! My butt pucker is still active and this is from my comfortable chair! Wow! Great content! You should ride with a buddy in the future! Stay safe!

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

Congratulations man I wish i had the nuts to ride my 450exc r on trails like that but unfortunately i will live vicariously through you. Good job man!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much! I'm glad I was able to take ya along for the journey man!! I bet that 450 woulda done awesome on that trail.

[@delosjohnson3660]

Great video! Nice drone shots too! Like you were on a dual sport checking it out. What vest were you wearing on your ride?

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! It is a Klim vest!

[@theprofitmohamhead1268]

MY BUTT IS SO SORE FROM ALL MY "PUCKERING UP" TRYING TO KEEP YOUR MOTORCYCLE FROM GOING OFF THE CLIFF & INTO THE RIVER BELOW... LOL.

[@Bruno-my9uf]

You are complitly insane !!!!!🎉

[@kentwalley1207]

LOVED THE VIDEO. N 2015 BOUGHT NEW TRUCK. And 18 foot camper. we went to Idaho bitterroot wilderness. At Lolo pass station asked where to see Lewis and clark camp etc. young kid said right up the road one way and amazing. asked if doable pulling trailer yea you should be ok. never so scared our whole life then met a truck coming at us on the pass. he backed up over 1000 feet to let us bye and it was straight down.

[@madjack_757]

Hahahahaha! Yup! Thats Idaho lol. It is shocking for alot of people when they visit here because the didn't realize just how mountainous the central-northern part of the state is! Some of these trails and dirt roads are very very sketchy!

[@funkingfuss9724]

My Butt muscles are sore from watching this! Pucker factor is High for a GL 1800 rider. I don't think my bike or rider could make that ride. Thanks for taking me along.

[@eddie30969]

Wow.. what a great video the various angles , drone shots, were fantastic.. your skills were a sight to behold! It makes me want a trail/ dirt bike. I god a Triumph 900 street twin. Not made for that. What MC are you riding?? God bless Loved the video!! Ed

[@madjack_757]

Glad you liked the video! I ride a 2022 FE501S! Hahaha riding that trail on the 900 would be terrifying 😂😂

[@TheAllytrash]

Those drone shots give it a lot more perspective! Badass sir! Great video(s)!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much!

[@BuilderofRat]

@@madjack_757 I also loved the drone shots. Good job!

[@randyhanlon4746]

Holy Moly, that is some white knuckle viewing.

[@klxcountry]

Me ok. I risk potential falls of dozens of feet on my single-track rides, but this is a bit high on the risk vs. reward scale for me. I'm glad I found your channel. I'm looking forward to watching tour BDR vids. Cheers. (Edited for grammatical errors)

[@helialaska]

Excellent videography and riding! Been on a few trails like this in Colorado, but not for long stretches but just areas where if you mess up its bad news for you or the bike. I always worry about dumping the bike in an unretrievable spot and having to try and figure out how to recover it, but nothing makes you feel more alive than that kind of riding.

[@madjack_757]

Totally agree! its pretty exhilerating to ride on those edges.. Thankfully, out here in Idaho we have heli-rescue services for bikes and people! I always carry my garmin in reach just in case.. I've heard a lot of cool things about the riding in Colorado too! I ought to go check it out sometime.

[@helialaska]

@@madjack_757 definitely lots of good single track riding in CO. Oh and I work for a heli service that picks up guys like us and I don't want to be a passenger. 😂

[@graemecasorso8851]

Well done! Not to take away from that stellar ride, but were those horseshoe prints on the trail? People ride that on horseback as well?

[@madjack_757]

Yup! It’s a multi use trail for hikers, horses, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. Motorcyclists are specifically required on that trail to give right of way to all other traffic. Personally, I wouldn’t go anywhere near that trail on anything other than a bike or my two feet..

[@porcupinebob7907]

Super cool man!, my XR605R would be a little hairy on that lol great videos! thx!

[@user-pf6sn8rd2l]

As beautiful as the scenery is, it's almost a shame to be forced to concentrate on the narrow track. I would have to come back the next day and spend the entire day hiking and enjoying everything I missed!

[@jeffd4056]

I don’t know why but I think it would be harder for me to ride it back Thinking that my right foot is next to the wall and that’s the brake foot Great video Thanks for taking me along

[@WyomingFamilyAdventures]

Great work and great footage! I bet your clutch hand was tired after riding that on a 501.

[@madjack_757]

I was definitely thankful for that hydraulic clutch thats for sure lol

[@DualSportDoug]

16:30…. Cliff drops on the left like that sketch me out a bit because you want to use your right foot to step on the ground and lean right if you need to stabilize yourself, but then you lose the ability to cover the rear brake.

[@madjack_757]

Yeah you have to be so so so careful and think before making every move in some of those parts..

[@BuilderofRat]

@@madjack_757 The trouble with my brain, it would be in hyper static lock!!!!! No thinking ability on that trail. LOL

[@ragbag46]

Balance and concentration both 100%, scary.

[@ragbag46]

Going back you are tired?

[@madjack_757]

I was actually just fine! Maybe slightly tired but nothing too crazy.

[@ResortDog]

The fisheye lens effect does sure pull in the sides of the path.

[@Motosportz]

??? it's on all the maps and easy to find. Idaho does am amazing job mapping and taking care of their trail system. I had the pleasure of spending a few days with the guys that maintain the trails there, top crew.

[@madjack_757]

Took me two days to find. Nav took me the entire wrong day the first day and I drove around for 6 hours. Next day I followed some comments on a trail app and only thru those comments I found it.

[@WyomingFamilyAdventures]

​@@madjack_757I'm not I'm not sure what app you're using for trails. I really like Avenza Maps because they usually have the most updated versions of the National Forest Service Maps available, ...and the app is free. I tried using OnX Off-Road but unsubscribed after I found that it was missing a significant number of trails and roads, and full of data heavy 'features' that made offline mapping far too slow, and more annoying than useful while on the move.

[@madjack_757]

I’ll have to give Avenza a shot! I was thinking about getting a garmin nav device but they’re super pricey so we will see. For now, I’m curious how well your app will work so I’ll try it 🤟🏼

[@Motosportz]

An old cell phone or tablet and OSMand (free program) is really hard to beat. @@madjack_757

[@6thgeargaming547]

Brother how did you get the epic drone shots? Is the follow feature on drones that good these days? Amazing videography.

[@madjack_757]

Secrets of the trade 🤟🏼🤟🏼 I got licensed by the FAA for my drone work and have learned a lot of techniques for flying. The follow features are really great but have a lot of shortcomings in my mind. Thanks for the support man!

[@DavidDaniel-tf2ju]

That is so cool. I want to do this trail. You are the second person that has posted a video of this. Looks super cool and a lot tough. Would you be willing to send out the coordinates or how you found the trail head? Thanks again for sharing.

[@madjack_757]

Trail can be found online with some light research. When looking at your sources, be careful which sources you use. Different sources have me different trail numbers and not all were correct. Remember to take it low and slow on the trail. Always slow around corners to avoid head on collisions 🤙🏼

[@doom421000]

i have walked out that trail , no way in hell i would ride a motocycle out it ,

[@madjack_757]

Throttle control is key!!

[@d-3five161]

Wicked Evil!

[@rodneybutler7939]

HELL YEAH !!!

[@harleymichael281]

Aside from the obvious danger, not that one would ever want too, but on this trail I sure would not want to run into a brown bear. Very nice videography.

[@madjack_757]

Always carry either a sidearm or bear spray when you ride. The sidearm is preferable because bear spray cans can explode if you crash. Definitely bear country out there.

[@harleymichael281]

@@madjack_757 I was wondering with more encounters & in some cases more attacks these days. Glad to hear you take the threat seriously as you should.

[@harleymichael281]

Not really a concern down here in AZ. However been planning on going overlanding in ID, CO, UT MO & Wy and probably take the dual sport on some of those trips. Even around the campfire overlanding in some of those places, I would not want to be caught with only, hey bear, hey bear! lol

[@madjack_757]

Yeah definitely don’t be afraid to take some kind of protection out in those areas. Most black bears spook super easy but if you’re in Montana definitely keep an eye out for grizzlies and brown bears and stuff! I feel ya I wouldn’t want to be stuck just saying only that either 😂😂

[@jacquesblackburn7329]

Doing that on a 4 stroke dual sport bike is quite a challenge. I would prefer do it on a trial motorcycle. I am wondering who made trails like that and for what purpose? Great video I really appreciate it.

[@madjack_757]

My theory is that it was built by ranch owners deep into the canyon so they could get to the property via horseback or by hiking in. Then after being discovered by motorcyclists, I bet the forest service decided to make it an official trail. Just my theory though.

[@johnbarichello8284]

God made trails like that dummy.

[@jdwedge8044]

Major cajones! Great filming! Who are the demented individuals that built the trail and who maintains it?

[@madjack_757]

One of the best jobs in the world is the Idaho Trail Rangers who maintain these backcountry routes! A large part of the riding community also pack saws on their bikes as well. Hopefully this year I will have a saw mount so that I can help more in the early season tree clearing. I'm not certain who exactly established the trail, but I had the pleasure of talking to a man who rode that trail back in 1970. I believe the original users of that trail were the property owners of the ranch on the other side of the property boundary at the end of the trail. As I heard, it was just as sketchy back then (if not more) than it is now!

[@johnbarichello8284]

You make a trail like that in the only place you can. Trails like that are not made by humans. They start out as game trails and dudes just fill in the gaps where ever they are needed. God made the trail city slicker.

[@terratrodder]

That was awesome, but I think I'll just walk it. 😄 I would not have the confidence to ride that trail.

[@maciekzdeb]

Code Brown @ 16:20. Amazing footage. Idaho is on my bucket list now. Colorado is starting to look less and less cool as Idaho.

[@madjack_757]

Cant be afraid of heights on that part for sure hahahaha. I gotta say Idaho is a hidden gem because the terrain is similar to Colorado in parts, but far fewer people. Just gotta be respectful of the areas because people do get territorial and want to see the state stay the way it is. Highly recommend riding out here if you get the chance🤘

[@Motosportz]

Stanley Idaho area has some of the most epic riding in US.

[@madjack_757]

@Motosportz I’ll have to check that area out more after the snow melt 🤟🏼

[@WyomingFamilyAdventures]

I agree. Colorado has some great riding, but the overall mentality of the people, and especially the government in Colorado has been on a rapid downward spiral. Wyoming and Idaho are much better IMO. Both are awesome, but even though I'm biased towards Wyoming, I have to admit that Idaho definitely has a lot more single track than Wyoming.

[@madjack_757]

Both states are absolutely incredible. I’ve explored around in Wyo just a little bit but I enjoyed it while I was there 🤟🏼

[@user-hi3hk7te8i]

How do you get the shots from the distance? Do u plant a camera or have someone else with you? Im confused

[@madjack_757]

Drone 🤙🏼

[@iddddaduncan]

How many miles one way? awesome video!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! I would guess maybe 2.5-4 miles. Somewhere in that range I think. Really short trail.

[@100868ful]

Wow! More power to you. I would have wet my pants looking down. Awesome riding. Love the thumper.

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! I think you can’t have a fear of heights to ride that trail hahahaha! Love my 501 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@holdenmilburn4179]

You should go and ride out at Hemingway Butte there are some nasty trails and canyons out there and also some sick hill climbs

[@madjack_757]

Got some videos of Hemmingway coming soon 🤟🏼

[@dontomlinson3364]

wow. what if you meet someone coming in the other direction?

[@madjack_757]

Thats all part of the challenge.. The tricky thing is on this trail, motorcyclists are required to yield to ALL other traffic. Thats fine except its hard to hear anything other than your own motorcycle!

[@BuilderofRat]

With a motorcycle you can usually lean it into the hill and that will give the opposing rider a way around. There are places even on that trail to do that, but, some places are just too sketchy. You may need to roll back a hundred yards or so. The other rider should help you. Most of us trail riders are courteous.

[@the-jsoto]

Thanks!

[@madjack_757]

Thank you so much for your support! It means a lot to me!

[@chamberlin4464]

Those drone shots were insane!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks!

[@ronhughes3451]

I want to do this trail too!

[@hondacr250L]

👍😎

[@user-hl5ns1us6q]

was wondering if you would private message me where the trailhead is this looks like a lot of fun since I just bought a ktm 300 2 stroke . very nice video work btw.

[@madjack_757]

Is there a good email to reach you at?

[@2uzfe4x43]

This will be a nightmare with my yz250x... (kickstart)

[@madjack_757]

Brooo that would be so sketch 😂

[@adambatchelder4121]

I do appreciate you not naming the trail , I never use trail names or locations eather. Now I just watched a sit down rider ride it on a big heavy DS bike so I wouldn't call it hard. The trail bed is mostly smooth ,it's not steep. It does have exposure.

[@babar69110]

action cam lens always makes it more dramatic, but stone deflection of front wheel will still be there ;)

[@adambatchelder4121]

@babar69110 sure exposure with consequences for sure

[@TheRamblingMan69]

I would definitely have one chamberd on my chest, and one chamberd in my pants! Plus, because I'm so bad ass, I couldn't wait for the bottom. I bought my 300 a year earlier and have to kick. So as I put my support leg down and slip, I'd get it started half way down just to prove that I don't need no stinking button! Lol Awesome vid!

[@madjack_757]

Hahahahahaha! How do you like that 300 of yours? I love those bikes.

[@TheRamblingMan69]

@madjack_757 It's gnarly, like my pipe. I grew up on 4 strokes. And you can ride it like one from off throttle to half. That gets you through some bitchen singal track. Then half through full throttle for your annual Virginia City Grand Prix, and long desert rides through wash outs and baby heads, it really does it all. It's the long hill climes that I wish I had the xc, but the xc-w is everything I need in a bike. 🤘

[@madjack_757]

Duuuuuude! You got me super jealous of that bike. Someday I'll have to snag one for myself!!!

[@davidgiorlando4086]

Kudos!

[@johnvalko8046]

Great job.....that was an awesome ride.....pucker factor for sure. I can't believe I was #100 in the likes

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! Definitely one of my favorite trails in the area now. Thanks for being #100!!!!!!!

[@BuilderofRat]

@@madjack_757 I am 296

[@SIRANAthe60plusYouTuber]

👍👌✌️💪❤️

[@mikeneff560]

Well, I would never write a trail like that. With the motorcycle.

[@rubenpalomares346]

how many miles? i would like to doit on my mountain bike

[@madjack_757]

Only a couple miles. Could definitely be done on a mtn bike!

[@jz64]

Like I said there's way more technical trails out of wallace that I have rode same type rock wall 2000 feet down in a canyon and its a bit more hair Ball then this one . I'll never do it again.

[@osxa9837]

Fantastic colors of nature, would love to do it with a Bicycle-with a Motorcycle i would shi.... my pants😁😄

[@mattwolski5379]

Safe to say, that's not one of the "expert" sections on the Idaho BDR.

[@madjack_757]

🤣🤣

[@klausruttke5049]

Hells canyon?

[@madjack_757]

Not quite, but somewhat near there I suppose.

[@garycapley8686]

Not fun

[@Bruno-my9uf]

That is not a trail for a dirt bike . usa death wish ! 😢🎉

[@jw8556]

If that track is so deadly why would you wear shit goggles and ride with stupid duel sport tires please tell there not DUDLOP 606 do you have dementia

[@madjack_757]

Bro I ride a dual sport. Im gonna run the most aggressive dual sport tires that hold their own on the trail but of course they're not gonna be like a MX52 or something. As for the goggles, stuffs expensive. That set alone was more than $70.

[@doobielawson702]

Owning multiple sets of 606s, I have put over 15k miles on em. I've never had any issues with em. I love em.

[@BuilderofRat]

@@doobielawson702 I have a TW200, and I have had no issues with the so-called "death wing" on the front. Other people can't seem to ride it at all with the stock tires.

[@karlfonner7589]

I was thinking a little electric bike with a 20 inch wheels might make this enjoyable

[@jw8556]

@@karlfonner7589 yeah it's a long way to the bottom and even longer to hospital if you survive

[@mikeflohr4043]

Bigfoot probably uses that trail too...Idaho native 🦧

[@johnbarichello8284]

Bigfoot for sure!!!!