While all sections of the WABDR are passable by just about any vehicle with moderate clearance and decent tires, this is probably my favorite go-to section and it’s one of the most scenic.
This is my go-to local drive when I want to test something on the Land Cruiser or just go play in the snow with friends.
I’ve been wanting to take this drive for years, so I finally did while living in McCall for a month. This deceptively long, 75 mile drive takes you up and around the Payette lakes and over to Riggins on Highway 95.
This route is rough, but not necessarily difficult, barely even requiring 4wd. While the many dips and sharp rocks do warrant a proper off-road tire, just about anything with proper tires should get you up to the top of War Eagle Mountain.