INTRODUCTION

These trails listed below are recommended and submitted by chapter members. If you want to submit a trail, please create the files using Google Earth or PlotaRoute. Although there are multiple viewers of KML files, we recommend Google Earth or PlotARoute . View them from this site or download the files to your device to view them. Happy trails to you.

We also have google maps within our web pages. We use this google tool to embed the maps right on the page.

Idaho State Parks and Recreation Trail Map offers a list of most trails (motorized and non-motorized) in the state. Zoom in for details (best viewed on a PC).

To find camping in national forests nation wide, try the National Forest interactive map.

When ridding in the National Forests and Wildernesses, it is best that you have one or more of these map programs on your phone as they are getting quite sophisticated. Some recommendations are:

– Avenza
– Gaia GPS
– Google Earth (Windows) (also available in your app store)
– Google Maps
– Roadtrippers (Vehicle routing attractions along the way)

For communication thru a satellite link to your loved ones or for help, look into the Garmin inReach. In addition, the new iPhone comes with a satellite link to request help. This is free for the first year after purchase.

BCHA has a link to Trailmeister .

MAPS

Most areas have two maps. One map (a Google map) takes you to the trailhead and the other link will show you the details of the trails available. The map to the trailhead is marked “(MAP)”. The other named links take you to PLOTAROUTE to display trail info. Then scroll down to see additional info. These are best viewed on a PC.

REMEMBER: You can create your own map and submit it to the webmaster.

Cascade/McCall

Reed Ranch(MAP) (North of Warm Lake)
- Camp Creek Trailhead (16mi loop)
Kennally Creek Campground (MAP)
- Vicks and Fogg Lake Trail (20mi RT)
- Patty Flat Guard Station (9.5mi RT)
Yellow Jacket TH ( Stole Meadows, South of Warm Lake) (MAP)

Idaho City

Cowboy Campground at Legacy Park(MAP)
Haga Creek(11miRT) and Sheep Creek(9.5mi RT)(MAP)
Meadow Creek Sheep Camp (13mi)(MAP)
Woop_Um_Up Loops – between Loman and Idaho City on ID 21 (MAP)

Lowman

Bear Valley -Elk Creek Cow Camp area (MAP)
- Elk Creek Ranger Station (all Trails)
- Bernard Lake(18mi. RT)
- Camptender Loop Trail(22mi)
- Tonja’s Meadow Loop(3mi)
- South Meadow Loop(3mi)
- Sulphur Creek Ranch Loop (28mi)

Red Mountain (North of Loman)(MAP)
- Red Mountain to Bull Trout (14mi)

Bull Trout (Kirkham Ridge Trailhead) (MAP)
Warm Springs Trailhead(aka Bull Trout)(MAP)

Stanley

White Clouds – 4th of July Trail Head (South of Stanley)(MAP)
- Chamberlain Basin(16mi)
- Born Lakes(16mi)

Sawtooth – Pettit Lake/Tin Cup Trail Head (South of Stanley)(MAP)

Sawtooth – Grandjean (South-West of Stanley) (MAP)
- Grandjean To Stanly Lake (11mi)

Lola Creek Campground and TH (West of Stanley)(MAP)
- Lola Creek TH to Bluebunch TH(17mi. RT)
- Lola Creek TH to Dagger Falls TH (14mi)(one way)

Mountain Home/Soldier Mountains

Willow Creek Transfer Camp (East of Featherville) (MAP)
- Virginia Gulch Trail (8mi)
- River Trail to Bumgartner Hot Springs (12mi)(one way)
- Baumgartner Hot Springs to Hunter Creek Transfer Camp (20mi)(one way)

Bear Creek Transfer Camp (North of Fairfield) (MAP)
- Bear Creek Horse Transfer Camp Loop (16.5mi)
- Bear Creek Horse Camp To Lake At Tip-Top Mine (9mi)(one way)

Ear Creek Sheep Camp (North of Hill City) (MAP)
- Trails

Owyhee Mountains

Wilson Creek Overview South of Marsing (MAP)
Diamond Basin off of Silver City Rd (MAP)

Treasure Valley

WHAT IS RIDGE TO RIVERS?

Ridge to Rivers is a partnership between the City of Boise, Ada County, the Bureau of Land Management Boise District, Boise National Forest, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and private land owners. The goal of Ridge to Rivers is to provide a high-quality system of trails for the enjoyment of Treasure Valley residents and visitors to the Boise Foothills. The Ridge to Rivers management area stretches from Highway 55, east to Highway 21, and from north Boise to the Boise ridgeline. Some trails are marked not for Equine use.
Ridge to Rivers Trail System Map or Interactive Map or Equestrian Trails

MORE TREASURE VALLEY TRAILS :

Emmett Hwy 16 between Emmett and Star (MAP)
Eagle Island Eagle (MAP)
Emmett Sand Hollow Rd East of Emmett (MAP)
Kuna Butte south of Kuna (MAP)
North Eagle Foothills North of Eagle (MAP)
Lime Creek – exit: Blacks Creek Road east of Boise (MAP)

Hells Canyon/Seven Devils Windy Saddle Horse Camp (West of Riggins)(MAP)

Idaho Centennial Trail (Nevada to Canada)

Starting Point, (MAP) Nevada State Line to Winter Camp (47mi)
Winter Camp(MAP) to Snake River at Hammett (36mi)
Hammett(Map) To Castle Rock (40mi)
Castle Rock(MAP) to Hunter Creek Transfer Camp (35mi)
Sawmill Gulch/Hunter Creek Transfer Camp(MAP) to Willow Creek Transfer Camp (35mi)
Willow C reek Transfer Camp (MAP) to Rock Fork Basin (18mi)
Rock Fork Basin(MAP) to Grandjean (43mi)
Grandjean (MAP) to Lola Creek Campground (31mi)
…(more to come)

Oregon

Steen Mountains South Central Or, just North of Nev. border. (MAP)
Succor Creek west of Homedale, Id. (MAP)

Horseback Riding in Idaho State Parks

Horseback riders will enjoy the many trails and camping opportunities in Idaho state parks. Several parks have trails specially designed for horseback riding as well as camping places designed for horse travel and care. Every region of the state offers a state park with something special for horse riding enthusiasts. Most parks offer overnight camping and accommodations.

Bruneau Dunes State Park South Central Id. Map.
Castle Rocks State Park South East Id. Map.
City of Rocks National Reserve South East Id.
Eagle Island State Park South West Id.
Farragut State Park North Central Id.
Harriman State Park East Central Id.
Hells Gate State Park Central Id.
Heyburn State Park North East Id.
Idaho City Trail System South West Id.
McCroskey State Park North West Id.
Thousand Spring State Park South Central Id.
Ashton to Tetonia Trail North East Id.