Central Foothills - Hike and Mountain Bike near Boise, Idaho
Boise,Idaho
43.63396300964, -116.1998179925
1.3 miles NE of Boise, Idaho
GPS: 43°38'2.3"N 116°11'59.3"W
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State: Idaho

Hike and Mountain Bike

From foothills to mountain tops, Idaho's wilderness offers some of the best hiking in the country. With over 19,000 miles of trails, hikers can find everything from paved recreational trails to remote wilderness paths with steep, rocky inclines. Idaho even has several trails that are nationally recognized including The Idaho Centennial Trail, which extends approximately 1,200 miles from Nevada through Idaho up to the Canadian border. In 1990, it was officially designated by the Idaho Parks and Recreation Board and became the first trail to be adopted into the State Recreational Trail System.

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Boise, Idaho

  1. Head southwest on S Americana Blvd toward W Cooper St (0.1 mi)
  2. Turn left onto W River St (371 ft)
  3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S 15th St (1.4 mi)
  4. Turn right onto Heron St (0.3 mi)
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Located 8 miles north of Eagle, Idaho in the Boise Foothills with direct access to miles of trails and open space.

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