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1.9 miles
Distance
496 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:17:00
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
00:17:00
Avg time

Central Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Military Reserve Park
    Boise, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #22
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50094 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36376 in Trail Running
    • #64231 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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
Trail Supporters
  • Ridge to Rivers
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 119 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 633 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      40
      freestone to 3b
      17 miles • 2,936 ft • 8 •
      from camels back up sidewinder to freestone over to shanes then to 3bears
      58
      Shane's loop
      8 miles • 910 ft • 7 • Loop •
      loop through mountain cove, central ridge, Shane's, 3 bears bucktail.
      86
      Up to 8th Mx
      17 miles • 3,381 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Good boise loop to a good downhill ride.

      Trail Products

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      olliebiker465 olliebiker465
      Part after ridge crest is super cool, with fun water bars you can fly on!
      Shakhburz Shakhburz
      This trail coming downhill is super fun. Many bumps to get air and jumps

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Central Ridge located?
      Central Ridge 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 43.6199, -116.18208.
      ▼ How hard is Central Ridge?
      Central Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Central Ridge?
      Central Ridge has 496 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,794 ft to 3,274 ft.
      ▼ Is Central Ridge a point to point trail?
      Central Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Central Ridge?
      Central Ridge is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Central Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Central Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Central Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Central Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Central Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Central Ridge. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Central Ridge?
      Central Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 4,896 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,079 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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