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1.9 miles
Distance
496 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:17:38
Avg time
480 ft
Altitude change
2,794 ft
Altitude min
3,274 ft
Altitude max
2,794 ft
Altitude start
3,274 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
531 ft
Distance down
1,483 ft
Distance flat
00:17:38
Avg time
Central Ridge Details
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Activities
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMilitary Reserve Park
Boise, Idaho -
Ref Number#22
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
This trail, when combined with any number of trails in Military Reserve, makes a great loop. It affords wonderful views of downtown Boise and surrounding parts of Military Reserve. Access from #27A Toll Road Trail and #20 Ridge Crest. Connects to #20A Bucktail Trail and #26A Shanes Trail.
Region: Military Reserve: #22
source: Ridge to Rivers
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 118 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 679 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Directions to central-ridge trailhead
(43.619900, -116.182080)
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Routes with this trail
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17 miles • 2,936 ft • 8 •
from camels back up sidewinder to freestone over to shanes then to 3bears
8 miles • 910 ft • 7 • Loop •
loop through mountain cove, central ridge, Shane's, 3 bears bucktail.
15 miles • 2,415 ft • 16 •
Another Loop through Shane's, 5-mile Gulch, Watchmen and 3 Bears. Long climb but downhill is worth it!
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3 Reviews & Comments
olliebiker465
Part after ridge crest is super cool, with fun water bars you can fly on!
Shakhburz
This trail coming downhill is super fun. Many bumps to get air and jumps
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Nearby Trails
- Central Ridge Spur - South 0 ft
- Mountain Cove 154 ft
- Toll Road Trail 226 ft
- Mountain Cove Rd 243 ft
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