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Boise Foothills loop

Mountain biking trails

Boise Foothills loop

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Boise Foothills loop

04:17

40.4km

1,080m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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: June 17, 2025

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

658 m in total

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.0 km

Watchman Trail Junction

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Five Mile Gulch Trail will climb steeply from here. The Watchman trail will provide a flowy downhill with a couple of steep sections.

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17.2 km

The Watchman Trail

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The Watchman Trail flows well across its entire length. It's steep at the beginning and toward the end, but mostly traverses open slopes and drainages.

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22.1 km

Three Bears

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Three Bears is named after 3 steep technical sections, Papa Bear being the steepest and most technical. It'll either be a leg killer on the way up or a ripping downhill if headed the other way.

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32.1 km

Sidewinder Trail Summit

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

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35.0 km

Crestline Trail

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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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37.2 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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40.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

11.4 km

2.41 km

521 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

8.82 km

1.59 km

300 m

221 m

103 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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