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The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Idaho (United States)

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  • Frog Lake Loop

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    near Clayton, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    chuktA
    Distance
    23.88mi
    Elevation +
    4386f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFrog Lake Loop

    An amazing loop in the White Cloud range. Ride this loop before we lose access. Riding this loop in a clockwise direction is best so that you can enjoy the amazing singletrack down into Big Boulder Creek. If you do...

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  • sink hollow

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    near Old Limber Pine, Utah (United States)
    Author
    neilether
    Distance
    14.13mi
    Elevation +
    1358f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofsink hollow Photo ofsink hollow Photo ofsink hollow

    A fairly easy climb on a smooth jeep road, followed by a fast descent through multiple rock gardens on an ATV track.

  • Boise, Idaho: Hulls Gulch to Freestone Creek

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    near Highlands, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    13.28mi
    Elevation +
    2369f
    TrailRank
    23

    A mountain bike loop through the less traveled areas of the Ridge to Rivers system. It is better to run this loop counterclockwise because Trail 4 is a very steep motorcycle trail which would be difficult to climb for a ...

  • Continental Divide Trail to 3 Mile Ridge

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    near Gibbonsville, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    chuktA
    Distance
    17.45mi
    Elevation +
    2178f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofContinental Divide Trail to 3 Mile Ridge

    Start at Chief Joseph XC area. Ride Anderson Mtn Road to CDT. Then CDT to Threemile Ridge. The junction w/ Threemile Ridge Trail is ~1/2 beyond the top of the 2nd big hike-a-bike. There are signs marking this junction...

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  • Mickinnick Trail - Lunch Break Variation

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    near Ponderay, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    jostman
    Distance
    3.96mi
    Elevation +
    1654f
    TrailRank
    22

    Much more of a hiking trail, but for those up to the challenge, it makes an excellent grinder of a mountain bike climb. This is part hike-a-bike for all but the strongest and skilled riders. Steep, rocky and rooty with p...

  • Boise, Idaho: Hard Guy trail to Scott trail

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    near Highlands, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    14.59mi
    Elevation +
    4236f
    TrailRank
    22

    The Hard Guy is quite a good grind with 2200' elevation gain. The only good thing about it is that you don't find killer ramps. If you feel like it, continue climbing on the Boise Ridge Road and then descend on 8th stre...

  • Boise, Idaho: Lucky Peak reservoir and Oregon Trail

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    near Barber, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    17.63mi
    Elevation +
    1732f
    TrailRank
    22

    Starting at the Greenbelt, the trail roughly follows the Oregon trail until Lucky Peak reservoir. This first stretch would be boring on foot. Then, it climbs to Bonneville point, which could become a nice hike. The trail...

  • Beauty Bay

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    near Wolf Lodge, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    jeradpark
    Distance
    6.06mi
    Elevation +
    1578f
    TrailRank
    22

    Ride after work with Shaun. Steep, narrow trail at the beginning with steep drop off followed by a steady uphill. 2-3 fallen trees along the way. Fun downhill without too many technical spots. Apparently, the peak where ...

  • JULIECREEK

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    near Long Creek Summit Home, State of Idaho (United States)
    Author
    hikerdave
    Distance
    5.35mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    22

    Julie Creek Trail - Descend 2700 feet from Deadwood Ridge to the Deadwood river campground in just 5.3 miles. Most of the descent is in the steep middle section of this trail. All sections of the trail are rideable on a ...

  • DEADWOOD

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    near Lowman, State of Idaho (United States)
    Author
    hikerdave
    Distance
    11.74mi
    Elevation +
    4075f
    TrailRank
    22

    Deadwood Ridge from Deadwood River Campround on the South Fork of the Payette river at 3720 feet elevation, to Julie Creek trail at 7075 feet elevation. The motorcycle trail is a very strenuous climb through a beatiful f...

  • Barracks Lane - Rippey Spring Loop

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    near Baker, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    chuktA
    Distance
    10.67mi
    Elevation +
    4104f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofBarracks Lane - Rippey Spring Loop Photo ofBarracks Lane - Rippey Spring Loop

    Great singletrack. Great trail condition in spring and fall. Cows mess it up for summer so you are taking a chance then.

  • Boise, Idaho: Bogus Basin Around the Mountain trail

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    near Hidden Spring, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    9.38mi
    Elevation +
    2510f
    TrailRank
    20

    This trail is quite a treat. Perfectly planned for mountain bikes, with moderate slopes. Not technical, save for a couple rocky spots. There is quite a bit of shade and fantastic views. It makes for a very enjoyable rela...

  • Chocolate Gulch

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    near Cathedral Pines, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Northern Mountaineer
    Distance
    5.01mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    20

    Short but fun single-track ride that has moderate climbing, nice views Wood River Valley, creek crossings, technical rock moves, views, and a great descent.

  • Boise, Idaho: Polecat loop

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    near Collister, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    6.55mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    20

    A relatively easy loop in a secluded area of the foothills. There is only one significant climb when approaching the private road. Great hiking too.

  • Boise, Idaho: Velodrome biking trails

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    near Eagle, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    8.60mi
    Elevation +
    1033f
    TrailRank
    20

    A new set of trails which extends the Ridge to Rivers system. Loops of different lengths are possible. Designed for bikes, the trails are twisted with moderate sleeps, which makes for a fun and easy ride -as long as you ...

  • Boise, ID: Eastside trail to Stack Rock

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    near Hidden Spring, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    17.74mi
    Elevation +
    3159f
    TrailRank
    19

    Beautiful and fun trail, starting at EastSide and continuing on to Sinker Creek and Mr Big to complete a long loop. It starts like a Springsteen song: "I'm going down, down, down,..." so the hardest part is just before ...

  • Boise, Idaho: Avimor-Willow Creek loop

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    near Howell (historical), Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    15.51mi
    Elevation +
    2106f
    TrailRank
    19

    NOTE: As of 2019 Willow Creek is a mess, ugly, overgrown, and dirty. After the last gate -just before Willow Creek- there is a jeep road that climbs above the creek up to the powerline and eventually to the top of the ri...

  • CDT - Elk Mtn to Hawley

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    near Leadville, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    chuktA
    Distance
    37.37mi
    Elevation +
    5374f
    TrailRank
    19

    This loop has a big percentage of gravel roads, some two-track CDT and some great single track CDT. The track as shown on the map also has some bushwhacking in Reservoir Creek. This can be avoided by taking the very s...

  • Wagonhammer - Stein Mountain Shuttle (Rd63 option)

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    near North Fork, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    chuktA
    Distance
    31.48mi
    Elevation +
    5118f
    TrailRank
    19

    The northern portion of this track is the ride from the top of Stein Mtn down to Big Silverlead then Road 63 then a bushwhack to Burns Gulch. The southern portion of the track shown is the drive up Fourth of July Cree...

  • Boise, Idaho: Currant Creek loop

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    near Collister, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    7.14mi
    Elevation +
    1083f
    TrailRank
    19

    Fortunately, the trails lost during construction have been replaced. The only meaningful climb is to the top of the hill, and the lower loop is very easy. The trail is well maintained and clearly marked. The first stret...

  • Boise, Idaho: Five Mile Trail to ridge

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    near Vernon, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    7.45mi
    Elevation +
    1870f
    TrailRank
    19

    EDIT: See the comment below. The upper part of the trail has deteriorated into a rocky mess The route starts up the Orchard Gulch trail, which is an easy ride until it meets Five Mile trail. Then it is in bad shape be...

  • Camelback to Sidewinder Summit

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    near Boise Hills Village, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    costaricawes
    Distance
    8.88mi
    Elevation +
    1191f
    TrailRank
    19

    Start on east side of Camelback park and go up to Crestline and then make a hard right onto sidewinder to the sidewinder summit

  • Wagonhammer-Stein Mtn Shuttle

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    near North Fork, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    chuktA
    Distance
    10.26mi
    Elevation +
    453f
    TrailRank
    16

    Shuttle ride from the top of Stein Mountain to Big Silverlead, across Burns Gulch and out Wagonhammer Creek.

  • Divide Trail to Twin Creek

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    near Sula, Montana (United States)
    Author
    chuktA
    Distance
    15.02mi
    Elevation +
    1844f
    TrailRank
    16

    Singletrack along the Idaho-Montana border. Start at Lost Trail ski area, then Divide Trail then Twin Creek. Leave shuttle vehicle at Twin Creek Campground.

  • Kirtley Loop

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    near Salmon, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    chuktA
    Distance
    10.72mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    16

    Ride this either direction depending on if you want to start or finish with the big climb. This ride is about half paved roads and half dirt roads. Jump on the Disco Hill trails to add variety.

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