more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
904 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:29:45
Avg time
899 ft
Altitude change
3,216 ft
Altitude min
4,115 ft
Altitude max
3,216 ft
Altitude start
4,114 ft
Altitude end
8.4%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
505 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:29:45
Avg time

Freestone Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Military Reserve Park
    Boise, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #5
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77914 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79198 in Trail Running
    • #132229 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #657 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #497 in Trail Running
    • #1,102 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Nice trail on an old closed two track road that is more singletrack as the years go by.

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Ridgeline

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 381 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Freestone Ridge Trail Reports

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on Mar 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.83 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to freestone-ridge trailhead (43.629600, -116.158230)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      kerin kerin
      Road it uphill as the map shows but that was a mistake. Woof.
      phuse
      Lots of sketchy sand traps mid summer, trail is probably awesome with a bit of moisture. Views are epic.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Freestone Ridge located?
      Freestone 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 43.6296, -116.15823.
      ▼ How hard is Freestone Ridge?
      Freestone Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Freestone Ridge?
      Freestone Ridge has 904 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,216 ft to 4,115 ft.
      ▼ Is Freestone Ridge a point to point trail?
      Freestone Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Freestone Ridge?
      Freestone Ridge is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Freestone Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Freestone Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Freestone Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Freestone Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Freestone Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Freestone Ridge. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Freestone Ridge?
      Freestone Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 3,450 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,413 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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