659 m away
Sidewinder, Freestone Ridge, and Shane's Loop
A showcase combo of stellar trails, starting from Military Reserve near downtown Boise.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 524 m
- Descent
- 524 m
Bucktail Easy Loop
A decent climb and a flow trail that are good for building skills.
Mountain Biking Easy
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 146 m
- Descent
- 146 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 896 m
- High Point
- 1 km
- Gradient
- 4˚
This fun little loop is good for when you're short on time, or for newer riders looking to boost their skills. Bucktail is purpose-built, flowy singletrack through a meadow that's free of hazards. Riders of any level could work on cornering and building confidence with speed on this trail. The climb is on Three Bears, which is mostly a dirt road but still a burner of a climb.
Description
What's even better: According to Ridge to Rivers, Bucktail will soon be improved and designated for downhill bike travel only. This is pending the completion of a hiker-only alternative trail in 2021.
Note: As with other trails in the Boise Foothills, these should be avoided when muddy. The soil here is highly erodible, and damaged trails can be impossible to repair.
Difficulty
Easy
Mostly smooth and non-technical singletrack with unavoidable obstacles 2in/5cm tall or less. Avoidable obstacles may be present. Ideal for beginner riders.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Singletrack
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Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 118 m
- Descent
- 118 m
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- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 459 m
- Descent
- 460 m
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- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 274 m
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Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 175 m
- Descent
- 175 m
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- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 264 m
- Descent
- 264 m
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8th Street - Hard Guy Loop
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Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 956 m
- Descent
- 956 m
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Hard Guy - Dry Creek Loop
A grueling combo of two favorite area trails.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 828 m
- Descent
- 828 m
7 km away
Shingle Creek and Dry Creek Loop
A big climb and glorious downhill in the upper Foothills, with water crossings and miles of lush forest.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 727 m
- Descent
- 727 m
7.3 km away
Polecat Gulch Loop
A locals' go-to loop in the foothills, close to Eagle and Meridian.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 266 m
- Descent
- 266 m
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Mountain Biking
Best of Boise: Biking the Foothills
6 routes · Mountain Biking
Best of Boise: MTB Shuttle Rides
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