High Mountain ATV Association

With thousands of miles of access to Forest Service, BLM and private land, Wallace’s history is rooted in the mining, logging and railroading industries, and there is access to thousands of miles to Forest Service, BLM and private lands. All this combines to make Wallace a hotspot for the ATV crowd because of its unparalleled scenic views and wildlife.
Here’s what Bill Larson from ATV Nation.com had to say in his riding story on the 2007 High Mountain Jamboree:
Yesterday I sat down for dinner with my wife. Conversation was light, and she eventually got around to reminding me about all the unopened mail I was going to tend to when I got back from the 2007 Nation ride in Wallace, Idaho. I replied, “I’m not back yet!”
“What do you mean?” she inquired.
“I’m not back yet, I’m still out there, somewhere, in my mind. Still riding the trails and enjoying the views and the people.”
“It was that good?” she asked.Idahos High Mountain Jamboree
Yep, it’s that good out there. The riding areas are nothing short of spectacular. The tight wooded trails wind through canyons where the surrounding mountains stretch up to astonishing heights. Steep, rocky ascents stretch your riding abilities to the breaking point. You learn fast out there—or fall hard! Those steep climbs open out into huge vistas while you’re traversing mountainside slopes lush with bear grass and other wildflowers I never learned the names of. Those trails demand your full attention. Not much time for sightseeing unless you stop, because to take your attention off the trails could be disastrous. One wrong move or bump of the front tires against a protruding rock could send you down a mountainside. Not a good way to end your day.
On to the top where the mountains march off into the distance as far as the eye can see. Some are still capped with snow although it’s nearly July. The views are spectacular and you find yourself just grinnin’ as you take it all in.
The descent is always interesting. Down, down you go, working your way around switchbacks and side slopes. You think you’re nearly down when the trail breaks out of the trees and you realize you’re maybe halfway down the mountain. When you do get down, you head for home. “Home?”, you ask. Yep, heading back into ATV-friendly Wallace is like going home. Ride down the street and, as long as you behave yourself, obey the traffic laws and rules of considerate driving, there’ll be no problems. Wallace itself is a vacation. Lots of history there and in the surrounding areas. One could spend a week there, never ride a quad and still be entertained (but trails such as Slate Creek, Red Oak, Ridgeline, Champion Creek and Granite Gulch are still simply inspiring).
As with all good things, however, our time in Wallace and the surrounding area came to an end. Usually when vacation time is running down, you start longing to head for home. This was different. Everyone in our group was desperately trying to come up with a plausible reason to stay just one more day, to get just one more ride. Alas, we couldn’t pull that off, which is why the discussion on the way home consisted mostly of, “We should have stayed one more day!”
Yep. It was that good.

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About The High Mountain ATV Association

Representing the environmentally conscientious ATV enthusiasts of Shoshone County, ID, the High Mountain ATV Association’s purpose is to foster and promote safe and responsible use of ATVs by riders of all ages. Several members of the association are certified instructors for the Idaho State Responsible Riders ATV Safety Course and are Tread Lightly Master Trainers as well. The association is a member of the Wallace Chamber of Commerce and works to promote the area’s beauty and historical significance. This July (and, in fact, all summer long!) you are invited to join them for some of the greatest ATV riding available in the Northwest during the High Mountain ATV Association Jamboree, from July 21-26. The Jamboree is a weeklong schedule of rides of various difficulty level rides over different types of terrain, with several rides daily. The week also includes an optional overnight ride and campout, which is usually a 60-mile round-trip ride with overnight camping. Bring your own camping equipment and lunches, and they supply dinner and breakfast.
The Jamboree also supports companionship through various functions such as the parade and an annual ride through town one night in the evening. An awards ceremony at the end of the week features a barbecue steak dinner.
Due to the rising cost of dust masks, the High Mountain ATV Association will not be providing them this year. If you don't want to eat dust, you’ll have to bring your own. All participants, including children, in all of the association's hosted events must wear a helmet.