ISLAND PARK, ID TO VIRGINIA CITY – 105 MILES

The fun begins just outside of Island Park, Idaho with a mix of pavement and wide gravel roads near Henrys Lake. You’ll soon cross into Montana at Red Rock Pass (7,120 ft) and the Centennial Mountains come into view to the south before the route turns north around the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. The roads in this area are sandy and can be deep in places, so be prepared. The route continues north and follows a blissful 2-track road as you ascend into the Gravelly Range which opens on July 1st annually. Experience amazing views through the Gravellies as you ride above 8,000 ft for over 30 miles. Black Butte at 10,547 ft is impossible to miss near the crest of the range. The route descends into the Madison River Valley passing through a housing community, so please Ride Respectfully. After passing by Axolotl Lakes, cross a 7,200 ft pass and descend several miles to Virginia City on rugged 2-track that can be slick when wet.