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1.3 miles
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
-178 ft
Altitude change
3,094 ft
Altitude min
3,273 ft
Altitude max
3,273 ft
Altitude start
3,094 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
1,047 ft
Distance climb
3,589 ft
Distance down
2,093 ft
Distance flat
00:06:03
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Bucktail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Military Reserve Park
    Boise, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    20A
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27682 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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 up for longer rides via 3 Bears / Shane's

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Downhill Only

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 373 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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        Directions to bucktail trailhead (43.626860, -116.153450)

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        Routes with this trail

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        Shane's CCW
        7 miles • 871 ft • 3 • Loop •
        Ride from Military Reserve trailhead up CCW and down back to trailhead.
        64
        Even day Training ride
        18 miles • 2,763 ft • 11 • Loop •
        A pretty good up and down, techy climb from lower hulls on an even day of the week. A high speed downhill...
        45
        Sidewinder To Kestrel
        ★ 3.0 • 14 miles • 2,203 ft • 7 •
        14 mile loop in Boise Heights

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bucktail

        ▼ Where is Bucktail located?
        Bucktail is located in Military Reserve Park, Boise, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Military Reserve Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.62686, -116.15345.
        ▼ How hard is Bucktail?
        Bucktail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bucktail?
        Bucktail has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,094 ft to 3,273 ft.
        ▼ Is Bucktail a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bucktail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bucktail?
        Bucktail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bucktail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bucktail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bucktail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bucktail are:
        • July (195 activities)
        • May (148 activities)
        • June (143 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bucktail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bucktail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bucktail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bucktail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bucktail?
        Bucktail is a very popular trail. There have been 17,839 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,357 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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