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Mountain Cove Trail – Red Cliffs Trail loop from Boise

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Mountain Cove Trail – Red Cliffs Trail loop from Boise

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(4763)

14,754

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Mountain Cove Trail – Red Cliffs Trail loop from Boise

02:50

29.3km

640m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Boise Front Area of Critical Environmental Concern

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.43 km

Crestline Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Crestline had earned itself the nickname of "The Freeway" due to its popularity & the fact that it connects to many other trails in the area. Though it may not …

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9.26 km

Sidewinder Trail Summit

Highlight • Summit

top of the sidewinder climb great views, also a 4 way junction with trail 4.

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11.4 km

View of Boise from Boise Front Area of Critical Environmental Concern

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I recommend getting here from the top of sidewinder and taking the Traverse over.

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18.7 km

Military Reserve

Nature Reserve

19.1 km

Military Reserve

Highlight • MTB Park

The Military Reserve encompasses over 700 acres, featuring miles of hard-packed dirt trails that are highly popular among mountain bikers. Additionally, the area includes an archery range, an old military cemetery, a bike park, and a dog park.

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19.9 km

Mountain Cove Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail glides along Freestone Creek and is great for kids & beginners or as a warm up for some of the more challenging trails it connects with. Beautiful spring wildflowers and fall colors can also be found here.

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23.7 km

Red Cliffs Trail

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Red Cliffs can be ridden up or downhill. Heading up is a gentle climb with not much in the way of technicality but if you go downhill it's fun a …

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24.9 km

Chickadee Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chickadee Ridge is a popular short trail in Hull's Gulch which makes it good for a warm up or cool down. Definitely take it slow through here and enjoy the scenery.

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26.2 km

View of Boise from Hull's Gulch Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

This 292-acre reserve packs a lot into a small space. There are trails with views of the city of Boise as well as trails with views of the scenic Hull's Gulch.

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29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

2.11 km

2.02 km

1.90 km

Surfaces

13.8 km

9.71 km

4.19 km

1.36 km

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 13 August

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Mountain Cove Trail – Red Cliffs Trail loop from Boise

02:50h

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640m

Mountain Cove Trail – Red Cliffs Trail loop from Boise

Crestline Trail

Sidewinder Trail Summit

View of Boise from Boise Front Area of Critical Environmental Concern

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Mountain Cove Trail

Red Cliffs Trail

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