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view all areas »Boise trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Skiing, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Adaptive Biking, Dirtbiking, Winter Fat Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rocky. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and views. Common trail features include jumps, berms and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include restrooms and huts. Popular destinations include Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Bogus Basin and Polecat.
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- Mountain Bike
404 trails
- E-Bike
122 trails
- Gravel Bike
111 trails
- Adaptive Bike
73 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
40 trails
- Horse
100 trails
- Hike
420 trails
- Trail Running
417 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
73 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
30 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Downhill Ski
136 trails
- Nordic Ski
17 trails
Region Details
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- 55
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Region Status
Open as of 1 dayLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 612
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 404
- Trails E-Bike
- 122
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 111
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 73
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 40
- Trails Horse
- 100
- Trails Hike
- 420
- Trails Trail Running
- 417
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 73
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 30
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 136
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 17
- Total Distance
- 782 miles
- Total Descent
- 152,063 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,129 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,552 ft
- Reports
- 6,900
- Photos
- 950
- Completed Counter
- 133,275
Articles
Video & Results: The 2026 Hard MTB League Qualifier Full Race Replay
May 27, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Kailey Skelton and Nik Nestoroff top the charts in the Boise foothills, conquering Braydon Bringhurst's updated, tech-heavy "up-and-down"...
Video: Phil Atwill Breaks Down His Heavy Hard MTB League Wipeout
May 26, 2026 from pinkbike.com
"I got humbled hard." The World Cup downhill specialist shares the practice crash details that cut his Boise campaign short.
Strait, Atwill, & Ropelato: Hard MTB League Unveils Stacked 2026 Roster
Apr 6, 2026 from pinkbike.com
From freeride legends to World Cup veterans, 38 athletes are headed to Boise this May to prove who is the most versatile rider in the world.
The Best Summer Weekend Trips of 2025
Jun 3, 2025 from outsideonline.com
There are only 14 weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. So you better make them count.
Sub Regions
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Bishop Kelly
- 3
- 1
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Bogus Basin
- 12
- 26
- 6
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Boise Bike Park
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 1
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Boise Foothills
- 4
- 7
- 4
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Boise Greenbelt Dirt Jumps
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
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Camelsback / Hulls Gulch
- 4
- 5
- 3
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Corrals
- 5
- 7
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Dry Creek
- 9
- 8
- 1
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Foothills East Reserve
- 4
- 1
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Frontier Point Nordic Center
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Hillside to Harrison Hollow
- 5
- 10
- 1
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Lucky Peak
- 4
- 7
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Mahalo
- 1
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Military Reserve Park
- 3
- 12
- 10
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Oregon Trail Network
- 1
- 17
- 7
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Polecat
- 1
- 19
- 14
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Seaman's Gulch
- 2
- 3
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Table Rock
- 6
- 9
- 16
- 3
Popular Boise Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.9 • 2 miles • 126 ft • 1,713 •
Trail provides link between the Military Reserve Trails and trails in the upper Foothills. Combine with #26 Three Bears Trail for a great mid-elevation loop. Region: Rocky Canyon: #26A
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 26 ft • 1,662 •
Downhill Only smooth single track with multi-use travel that gets a lot of users. This trail is popular as it connects up to Shane's / 3 Bears / Central Ridge Trail. Thus allowing users to loop in lower/shorter foothill rides or connect...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 482 ft • 1,661 •
A very popular trail used typically for climbing, very busy with uphill traffic. Often called "slide-winder" or "sand-winder" due to the loose sandy surface in the summer, in the fall and spring this trail is excellent.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 1,500 •
One of the most heavily used trails on the Ridge to Rivers system. Following Hulls Creek, this trail provides moderate technical riding opportunities. Connects to #28 Crestline (via #4 8th Street Motorcycle Trail), #0 Hulls Gulch...
• 100 ★ 2.4 • 1,831 ft • 42 ft • 1,457 •
Northern segment of #22A Central Ridge Spur.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 3,399 ft • 123 ft • 1,398 •
heavy used double wide track that starts from the 8th street extension parking lot
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 154 ft • 1,282 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,798 ft • 0 ft • 1,212 •
Trail provides a multi-use non-motorized route from #36 Red Fox to The Grove Trailhead and connects to #37 Owls Roost.
Boise Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 8 miles • 1,324 ft • 6 • Loop •
Easy climb up Corral Creek gets you to a fun descent down Bobs trail.
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 2,865 ft • 5 • Loop •
For those who are looking for a fun, but challenging loop that's great for groups or solo, this is one of...
★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 3,141 ft • 3 • Loop •
Park at Freddy's Stack Rock trail head on Bogus Basin rd, ride 3 miles up Bogus Basin rd, Around the...
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 859 ft • 4 •
A short fun loop, with a fun technical downhill.
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,809 ft • 4 • Loop •
Peggy's to Chukar and Cartwright ridge
★ 3.7 • 14 miles • 2,535 ft • 9 • Loop •
Park on Shaw Mountain Road just before the pavement ends. Ascend the road to the third trailhead on your...
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Eastside | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:08pm (America/Boise) Sep 26, 2026 | Very Dry | argent200 | At this point, mostly a road. The section... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Corrals Trail | Oct 8, 2026 @ 9:10am (America/Boise) 1 day | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Connection Trail #31 Spur To Miller Gulch TH | Oct 8, 2026 @ 9:10am (America/Boise) 1 day | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Hard Guy | Oct 8, 2026 @ 9:10am (America/Boise) 1 day | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Corrals Trail #32- Low SingleTrack | Oct 8, 2026 @ 9:10am (America/Boise) 1 day | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| South Trail | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Humphrey's Trail | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Sweet Connie | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Cartwright Ridge/Upper Ridge | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Chukar Butte Extension | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Chukar Butte | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| crbondurant | add | report | activity #105482670 and 3 more | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:34am 1 day |
| crbondurant | add | report | activity #105450334 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 9:09pm 2 days |
| crbondurant | add | report | activity #105450333 and 8 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 9:09pm 2 days |
| Ahbe | add | report | activity #105448748 and 4 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 8:01pm 2 days |
| jeffnelson19784 | add | video | activity #105448688 and 1 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 7:59pm 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Not singletrack. Not green either. Good for... | Sep 25, 2026 @ 6:46pm Sep 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not sure why this is listed as singletrack,... | Sep 25, 2026 @ 6:43pm Sep 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Best avoided. The river portion is... | Sep 25, 2026 @ 2:32pm Sep 25, 2026 | ||
| report | d | Sep 2, 2026 @ 10:26am Sep 2, 2026 | ||
| report | c t tic c hy y p | Sep 2, 2026 @ 10:25am Sep 2, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Bogus Basin | bike park | Boise | |
| Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area | bike park | Boise | |
| Boise Greenbelt Dirt Jumps | skill park | Boise | |
| J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park | skill park | Boise | |
| Owyhee Motorcycle Club | skill park | Boise |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 404 | 590 miles | 95,732 ft | 244 miles | 4,928 ft | #52 | #1 | 788 | 6,893 | 60 | 173,739 | |
| E-Bike | 122 | 258 miles | 45,568 ft | 105 miles | 4,449 ft | #257 | #3 | 93 | 5,396 | 4 | 5,585 | |
| Gravel Bike | 111 | 213 miles | 20,968 ft | 73 miles | 5,052 ft | #127 | #3 | 1 | 647 | 2 | 738 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 73 | 115 miles | 9,101 ft | 42 miles | 4,928 ft | #99 | #2 | 2 | 740 | 1 | 6 | |
| Winter Fat Bike | 40 | 63 miles | 3,645 ft | 28 miles | 4,478 ft | #167 | #3 | 168 | 5 | |||
| Horse | 100 | 279 miles | 46,201 ft | 114 miles | 4,183 ft | #39 | #3 | 1,831 | 41 | |||
| Hike | 420 | 686 miles | 101,654 ft | 283 miles | 4,928 ft | #56 | #2 | 44 | 6,869 | 3 | 13,644 | |
| Trail Running | 417 | 664 miles | 94,426 ft | 270 miles | 4,928 ft | #61 | #2 | 6 | 6,869 | 5 | 19,763 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 73 | 236 miles | 40,781 ft | 91 miles | 4,669 ft | #52 | #10 | 10 | 1,080 | 1 | 76 | |
| Observed Trials | 1 | 17 miles | 325 ft | 4 miles | 1,175 ft | 6 | 33 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 30 | 128 miles | 19,557 ft | 47 miles | 4,183 ft | #49 | #4 | 1,066 | 22 | |||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 11 miles | 404 ft | 2 miles | 2,536 ft | 3 | 5 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 2,129 ft | 177 ft | 1,381 ft | 115 ft | #275 | #3 | 3 | 115 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 136 | 47 miles | 42,838 ft | 43 miles | 1,778 ft | #98 | #2 | 2 | 6,153 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 4 | 1 mile | 374 ft | 2,421 ft | 276 ft | 1 | 487 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 17 | 13 miles | 1,736 ft | 6 miles | 866 ft | #226 | #4 | 3 | 1,312 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Boise?
Boise has 21 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Boise?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Boise are:
- Around the Mountain (4.6/5)
- Dry Creek (4.6/5)
- Landslide Loop (4.4/5)
- Bob's Trail (4.4/5)
- Rock Island (West) (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Boise?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Boise are:
- June (1,843 activities)
- August (1,825 activities)
- September (1,803 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Boise?
There are 63 parking locations listed in Boise. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Boise?
The longest trail in Boise is Poison Creek Cutoff at 16.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Boise?
The best hiking trails in Boise are:
- Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail
- Cervidae Peak
- Table Rock Walking Trail
- The Grove Trail
- Mores Mtn Interpretive Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Boise?
The best trail running trails in Boise are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Boise?
The best dirtbiking trails in Boise are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Boise?
Boise has a total of 612 trails. Of those, 404 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Boise to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Boise?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Boise is Grand Mountain with 2,570 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Boise?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Boise is Haga Creek with 3,514 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Boise?
Boise supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Boise?
The following bike services are available in Boise:
- Bike Shop (12)
- Other (3)
- Club (2)
- Race Team (1)
- Trail Association (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Boise?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Boise is Upper Shingle Creek with an average grade of 18.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Boise?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Boise. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Boise?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Boise are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Boise?
The overall region status for Boise is Clear / Green. Out of 335 trails:
- Clear / Green: 310
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 18
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Boise?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Boise:
- Very Dry: 23 trails
- Dry: 3 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Boise?
Yes, Boise supports e-bike riding. There are 92 trails in Boise that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Boise?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Boise are: View all mountain biking routes in Boise.
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What type of bike is most common in Boise?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Boise are:
- AM (460 activities)
- RD (265 activities)
- XC (183 activities)
- Trials (16 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Boise?
The highest summit in Boise is Shafer Butte at 7,572 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Boise?
The most popular Strava segments in Boise are:
- Crestline Steep Hill Sprint (Hill only) (13,785 athletes)
- Greenbelt Muni Park Sprint (13,260 athletes)
- Andale debajo del puente! (13,173 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Boise?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Boise. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Boise.
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What trails are closed in Boise?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Boise. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 310
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 18
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Boise?
Yes, there are 73 accessible/adaptive trails in Boise. View all adaptive trails in Boise for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Boise?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Boise directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Boise?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Boise are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Boise?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Boise are:
- New To This (4.6/5)
- Bill's (5/5)
- Barn Owl (4.5/5)
Activities
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- Boise ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Boise Skiing Trails
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Points of Interest
- Information Map Kiosk
- Shafer Butte Campground Camping
- Mount Heinen Peak (1927m - 6322ft) Summit
- large rock obstacle TTF
- Table Rock Viewpoint
- Boundary Creek Campground Camping
- Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center Other
- Pioneer Lodge
- Frontier Point Nordic Lodge
- Shafer Butte (7,572 ft)
- Bald Mountain (7,477 ft)
- Mores Mountain (7,221 ft)
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