Boise Ridge Road

Total Miles
18.3

Elevation

1,982.50 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer

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Boise Ridge Road
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Trail Overview

This is a moderate forest service road starting near Bogus Basin, continuing to Rocky Canyon and overlooking Boise, Idaho. This road becomes impassable due to the amount of snow in the winter. In the spring, you will find various cars and trucks stuck on this route.

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Boise Ridge Road
Boise Ridge Road

Difficulty

This route is not maintained but is not difficult for Jeeps, 4X4s, SXSs, or motorcycles. You will mostly run into ruts causing the issues of clearance.

History

There are some random off-grid living and cabins off this Forest Service road. Enjoy the very beautiful views.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Kavik Fairburn
Sep 13, 2024
Dirt Bike
Temporarily Closed
Tim M
Jun 09, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Easy riding and nice views
Nick M
Jun 08, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
No snow mostly mountain bikers and a few dirt bikers. Dry and clear.
Justin Love
Apr 21, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Obstructed
Deep Snow
pretty heavy snow about .25 miles south of sunset Rd. turned around at that point. The rest of the road was fine.

Access Description

Drive northeast on Rock Canyon Road from Boise Reserve Road. Stay straight as you drive through the very nice neighborhood in the highland area near Table Rock. Once you drop into the canyon, the pavement ends and a gravel and dirt road begins.

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