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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
AKA: Hidden Springs Town Trails
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Ridge to Rivers
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Region Supporters & Maintainers
- Hidden Spring Town Association
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
37 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
35 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 1
- 19
- 14
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 37
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 35
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,379 ft
- Total Vertical
- 895 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,690 ft
- Reports
- 1,692
- Photos
- 141
- Completed Counter
- 9,094
Popular Polecat Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 873 ft • 3 ft • 820 •
Short, easy access trail connecting from Polecat Gulch - Collister Trailhead parking lot to the Polecat Gulch loop and other connecting trails.
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 6 miles • 961 ft • 776 •
Trail features great views of the Treasure Valley and Boise Ridgeline while providing single track around the perimeter of Polecat Gulch. This trail is part of the Ridge to Rivers pilot program and the loop is now directional in CW...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 727 ft • 701 •
Trail linking Sweet Connie to Hidden Springs subdivision. Nice trail, most is single track but portion is on old closed double track rd. Goes by a great pond for dogs. Early use in spring is best as would be dry and hot in summer....
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 97 ft • 613 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 97 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,570 ft • 14 ft • 584 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 14 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 43 ft • 488 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 2,441 ft • 5 ft • 476 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Polecat Mountain Bike Routes
★ 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 • 16 miles • 1,809 ft • 4 • Loop •
Peggy's to Chukar and Cartwright ridge
7 miles • 1,029 ft • 4 • Loop •
7 mile loop that includes Chuckar, Current Creek, Red Tail, and Landslide Loop. Starts and ends at the...
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 797 ft • 12 • Loop •
Nice fun loop. Counter clock wise is best as you get about 2 miles of downhill.
20 miles • 2,475 ft • 7 •
Great loop around Hidden Springs/Cartwright Ranch neighborhoods.
Photos of Polecat Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chukar Butte | Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Red Tail Trail | Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Chukar Butte Extension | Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Bitterbrush | Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Currant Creek | Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Landslide Loop | Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Currant Creek (East) | Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Boise) 2 days | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| South Trail | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) Oct 7, 2026 | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Humphrey's Trail | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) Oct 7, 2026 | Very Dry | crbondurant | ||
| Cartwright Ridge/Upper Ridge | Oct 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Boise) Oct 7, 2026 | Very Dry | crbondurant |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| crbondurant | add | report | activity #106283869 and 6 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:28pm 1 day |
| climbntele | ridden | trail | activity #106241248 and 4 more | Oct 19, 2026 @ 6:49pm 2 days |
| crbondurant | add | report | activity #105450333 and 8 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 9:09pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| Ahbe | add | report | activity #105448748 and 4 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 8:01pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| JakeArch | wishlist | route | activity #105299432 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 3:13pm Oct 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Creek crossing low water. | Mar 29, 2026 @ 6:36pm Mar 29, 2026 | ||
| report | All dry. Great riding! | Mar 29, 2026 @ 6:32pm Mar 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | 100% agreed. Doing this CCW is like eating the... | Mar 17, 2026 @ 1:42pm Mar 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | Wonderful! Excited! | May 21, 2025 @ 3:19pm May 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | Route info on Ridge to Rivers website has been... | Apr 12, 2025 @ 8:44am Apr 12, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2.9 km | |
| Seaman's Gulch | 2 | 3 | 3.9 km | ||
| Hillside to Harrison Hollow | 5 | 10 | 1 | 4.2 km | |
| Boise Foothills | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4.7 km | |
| Corrals | 5 | 7 | 4.7 km |
Local Badges
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owyhee Motorcycle Club | skill park | Boise |
Local Products
Local Trail Supporters
![Hidden Springs Town Association]()
- Ridge to Rivers
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 37 | 39 miles | 6,050 ft | 18 miles | 892 ft | #1,656 | #18 | 96 | 1,692 | 6 | 19,614 | |
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 3 miles | 610 ft | 2 miles | 607 ft | #1,718 | #920 | 26 | 1 | 43 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1,240 ft | 187 ft | #1,722 | #920 | 36 | 1 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 322 ft | 1 mile | 348 ft | #1,718 | #920 | 62 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 4 | 2,654 ft | 118 ft | 1,503 ft | 459 ft | #2,822 | #94 | 763 | 7 | |||
| Hike | 35 | 39 miles | 6,119 ft | 18 miles | 896 ft | #5,091 | #74 | 1 | 1,691 | 1 | 1,034 | |
| Trail Running | 35 | 39 miles | 6,119 ft | 18 miles | 896 ft | #3,994 | #65 | 6 | 1,691 | 1 | 1,282 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Polecat?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Polecat are:
- Landslide Loop (4.4/5)
- Chukar Butte (4.2/5)
- Bill's (4.1/5)
- Red Tail Trail (4.1/5)
- Humphrey's Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Polecat?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Polecat are:
- May (204 activities)
- September (201 activities)
- June (197 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Polecat?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Polecat. 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 Polecat?
The longest trail in Polecat is Polecat Loop at 5.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Polecat?
The best hiking trails in Polecat are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Polecat?
The best trail running trails in Polecat are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Polecat?
Polecat has a total of 39 trails. Of those, 37 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Polecat to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Polecat?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Polecat is Polecat Loop with 961 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Polecat?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Polecat is Polecat Loop with 962 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Polecat?
Polecat supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Polecat?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Polecat is 36th St. Chute with an average grade of 14%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Polecat?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Polecat are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Polecat?
The overall region status for Polecat is Clear / Green. Out of 38 trails:
- Clear / Green: 35
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Polecat?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Polecat are: View all mountain biking routes in Polecat.
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What type of bike is most common in Polecat?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Polecat are:
- AM (37 activities)
- XC (7 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Polecat?
The most popular Strava segments in Polecat are:
- Turkey Carver (6,236 athletes)
- CCW Polecat Grunt to Peggy's Cut-Off (6,217 athletes)
- Polecat Sketchy Side Hill DH (5,788 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Polecat?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Polecat are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Polecat?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Polecat are:
- Bill's (5/5)
- Barn Owl (4.5/5)
- Rabbitbrush Trail (4/5)
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