Ridge to Rivers
Wet Weather + Winter Trail Conditions Are Here
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Curlew Connection Closed for the Winter
This closure will ensure that it is allowed to firm up properly.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH WEEKEND TRAIL CONDITION REPORT
You will find mostly frozen and dry conditions in the Foothills at least through Saturday. We do have a chance of snow Saturday night, however little accumulation is expected so that may not change things much. If we get more than expected we will update this post and our Interactive Trail Map Sunday morning.
If you need to get a dose of sunshine, head toward our upper trails where it was warm and beautiful yesterday. Everything above Sidewinder was in the sun by early afternoon. Stack Rock Trail may have mud so please be ready to turn around if you find yourself in sloppy conditions there. Most other trails should be in great shape!
Happy Trails!
Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail Thursday Afternoon
Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail Thursday Afternoon
Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail Thursday Afternoon
SEASONAL CLOSURES IN PLACE FOR LANDSLIDE LOOP AND HAWKINS RESERVE
Seasonal trail closures on three Ridge to Rivers trails started December 1. Landslide Loop Trail, Hawkins Range Reserve and all trail access, and the 8th Street Extension Road are now closed for the wintertime. Please stay off closed trails and adhere to all signage posted.
CURLEW TRAIL CONNECTION CLOSED FOR THE WINTER
After monitoring Curlew Connection for the past 10 days, Ridge to Rivers has made the decision to close the trail for the winter. New trails are softer, and tend to retain moisture longer than firmer established trails - and thus are more susceptible to damage from poorly timed use during winter months. Closing the trail for the first winter will ensure that it is allowed to firm up properly and will also ensure that the trail retains the singletrack character that it was designed to provide.
We will open the trail permanently next spring, as soon as conditions have dried out adequately. Until then please refrain from using this trail.
In addition, the closure fences have been removed from Freestone Ridge Trail #5 so that trail users can access Femrite's Patrol Trail from Freestone Ridge or Fat Tire Traverse.
The length of each seasonal closure varies, although all closures are noted on the Ridge to Rivers Interactive Map for the condition of your favorite trails.
Curlew Connection Closure
All-Weather Trail Options
In recent years, the trail team has worked to increase the number of all-weather trails available to users across the Boise Foothills. These trails feature a special topsoil mix that is less susceptible to mud and long-term damage during wet weather. Click the button below to view a list of Boise’s 15 all-weather trails and brush up on trail etiquette tips to keep in mind during the winter months.