# Salmon River Backcountry

**Location:** Salmon, ID | **Difficulty:** Expert | **Length:** 100+ miles

**GPS:** 45.1834, -113.8956

**Vehicle requirements:** Built rig only: front and rear lockers, 35"+ tires, 3"+ lift with re-geared axles, full skid/armor package, winch, and trail-experienced driver required.

**Best season:** July - September

The River of No Return lives up to its name. Follow precipitous dirt roads along Idaho's deepest canyon with 1,000-foot drops, no guardrails, and no cell service. One of the most committing off-road drives in America.

**Region:** Northwest • **Trail type:** Overlanding • **Rating:** 4.8/5

**Highlights:** Deepest canyon, No guardrails, River of No Return, Hot springs, Extreme exposure

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- No campgrounds found within 40 miles in our directory.

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/salmon-river-backcountry