kestrel, military connector, shanes, watchman, sidewinder, red cliffs
Boise, Idaho
| Address: | ~1200-1298 Heron St, Boise, ID 83702, USA |
| GPS: |
43°38'1.4"N 116°12'9.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 20.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
hard pack, very little technical parts, narrow and steep on watchmans, some good challenging climbs Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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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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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Boise, Idaho
- Head southwest on S Americana Blvd toward W Cooper St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto W River St (371 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S 15th St (1.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Heron StDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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