Continuing The Best Bike Rides Of Boise

BOISE, ID — With little rain to date, the trails are continuing to dry out around Boise. This is the third installment in the best trails to ride for both beginners and the experienced rider and hiker.

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1. Military Reserve. Watchman is a high quality trail–so good that it forms the centerpiece of one of our most recommended mountain bike rides in Boise. This modern, hardpacked singletrack traverses the hillsides of the upper foothills, with excellent views and lots of flow. Don’t get too distracted–the trail is narrow and there’s a bit of exposure on the steep hillsides. The Watchman wildflowers in spring are famously spectacular. Bikers typically loop Watchman with 5 Mile Gulch and Three Bears; hikers typically park at 5 Mile Gulch for a shorter loop. Riders may come across an occasional puddle at this time, but the warmer weather is clearing the trail daily.

2. Bogus Basin-Stack Rock Trail. An excellent new addition to the trail system in 2019, this new singletrack will create endless loop options with Eastside, Sweet Connie, and even Dry Creek. The western portion of the trail meanders along the mountainside, dipping in and out of the trees without gaining or losing significant elevation. There are a few cool rock outcroppings–squandered opportunities for technical features, but alas… And there are excellent views of the foothills and downtown Boise far in the distance. The Eastern portion of the trail is completely forested and climbs steadily but very gradually from Bogus Basin Road to the new Stack Rock trailhead. Overall, it’s a far superior trail to the one it replaces (Entrance Exam), especially now that Exit Exam has been largely converted to a logging road. There is still snow on this trail, but may be passable using a fat bike. Watch for icy spots.

3. Boise Foothills-Corrals. An old-school Boise classic that allows you to feel “out there” in the hills without driving too far up Bogus Basin Road. Corrals trail is fast and scenic, with a mixture of doubletrack and singletrack. Most folks use Corrals in a counterclockwise direction. Makes a popular loop when combined with Highlands and Bob’s.

4. Ada Eagle Sports Complex. Encompassing over 200 acres, The Ada/Eagle Sports Complex and Bike Park is one of the largest in the country. The multi-use facility is jointly operated by Ada County Parks & Waterways and the City of Eagle.

The park includes an extensive series of trails that connect to the Ridge to Rivers trail system. Trail users can ride from Eagle to Lucky Peak Reservoir on mountain bike trails. The park offers trails skill levels ranging from beginner to expert abilities. Other features include freeride jump lines, a pump track, dirt jumps, dual slalom race course, mountain cross race course, a BMX track and more! In addition to the world class mountain bike trails, The Sports Complex also offers a skate park, basketball courts, and an inline hockey rink.

You can access the park by vehicle on the west side of the property from Old Horseshoe Bend Rd. Bikers and hikers can also enter the park from the east using the Ridge to Rivers trail system.

The park is a perfect place for a family outing or the beginner. In addition, if the kids are tired of riding, other ammenities are available.

5. Bogus Basin-Mountain Coaster. With Bogus still in operation for skiing, a few months are still needed before the trails are open for mountain biking.

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