more stats
2,657 ft
Distance
-222 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
-222 ft
Altitude change
2,942 ft
Altitude min
3,164 ft
Altitude max
3,164 ft
Altitude start
2,943 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
2,539 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Ridge Crest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Military Reserve Park
    Boise, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #20
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52843 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95876 in Trail Running
    • #106862 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #365 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #662 in Trail Running
    • #847 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

A mix of SS and double track on old closed road. This trail links the Cottonwood Creek and Freestone Creek drainages.

Tags
Ridgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 122 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,004 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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on Apr 28, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ridge-crest trailhead (43.623870, -116.165920)

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      Jun 1, 2025 @ 8:49am
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      May 20, 2023 @ 9:49am
      May 20, 2023

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      Routes with this trail

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      7 miles • 871 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Ride from Military Reserve trailhead up Shane's CCW and down Bucktail back to trailhead.
      8 miles • 998 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Shanes loop from the bike park parking lot. Begin up and over Eagle Ridge and climb up Ridge Crest.
      8 miles • 910 ft • 7 • Loop •
      loop through mountain cove, central ridge, Shane's, 3 bears bucktail.
      3.7 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridge Crest located?
      Ridge Crest 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 43.62387, -116.16592.
      ▼ How hard is Ridge Crest?
      Ridge Crest is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge Crest?
      The trail has 222 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,942 ft to 3,164 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridge Crest a point to point trail?
      Ridge Crest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridge Crest?
      Ridge Crest is 2,657 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridge Crest?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridge Crest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ridge Crest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridge Crest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridge Crest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ridge Crest. The trail is 2,657 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ridge Crest?
      Ridge Crest is a very popular trail. There have been 8,305 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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