South Fork Worthing

Tucked into the rugged wilds of Clark County, South Fork Worthing Canyon is a surprisingly scenic backcountry gem that deserves more attention. This mellow, high-elevation route feels like Idaho’s version of a high-country cruise. Rolling grassy hills unfold above the vast Lemhi Valley, with wide-open skies and panoramic views that stretch to the far edges of the Lemhi Range.

Climbing to around 8,638 feet, this offroad trail can be accessed from either O’Brien Gulch or the historic Skull Mine, making it a perfect loop in tandem with a Skull Canyon run. The road itself is an easygoing shelf cut into steep, exposed terrain. It is simple enough to drive, but with enough edge exposure to flutter your stomach if heights aren’t your thing. The drama isn’t in technical challenge, but in the scale: long, sweeping ridgelines, sagebrush knolls, and the quiet that reminds you just how far off the beaten path you are.

Though visible campsites are absent, several spurs invite you to pull in and find dispersed camping options with commanding views of the mountains and valleys below. These are perfect for those seeking solitude under Idaho’s big sky.