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Winter Sports
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In winter, the Boise National Forest offers snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing for great winter outings. Many of the snow trails are regularly groomed.
The Idaho City Ranger District for example, is great area for winter activity and only about a 2 hour drive from Boise. There is cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow mobiling. Like all winter outdoor activities make sure you take plenty of water, appropriate clothing, and a map or GPS unit. Any questions contact the local Idaho City Ranger District office at 3833 Highway 21 in Idaho City and phone number is 208-392-7300.
In the winter non-motorized trails are maintained and groomed by Idaho Parks and Recreation, while the Boise County Grooming 8A Idaho City program grooms the snowmobile trails. Grooming starts when there is at least 24” base of snow and grooming stops mid-March. Idaho Parks and Recreation Facebook page is updated regularly for trail conditions. There are snowshoe specific trails throughout the system. No dogs are allowed on trails at this time.
Idaho Parks and Recreation - All information for Boise National Forest is located in Southern Idaho area. Areas are Banner Ridge Park N’ Ski, Gold Fork Park N’ Ski, Whoop-Um-Up Park N’ Ski. You must have a Park N’ Ski pass or Permit, if you do not have one you can be issued a citation and be fined. Maps can be downloaded at this site.
Boise Snowmobile Club - This website gives you access to grooming reports, grooming maps, snow reports, and much more.
For more information on snowmobiling go to Ride McCall.
Bogus Basin offers Cross-Country skiing and snowshoe opportunities with thirty-seven kilometers of trails supported by a full-service Nordic lodge; trails are open for classic and skate Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and fat bike riding. To find out more visit our special use permit holder at https://bogusbasin.org
Boise NF Winter Travel Map - is now available on the free Avenza app!
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area just north of Boise, is partially located on the Boise National Forest. Bogus Basin has 2,600 acres of skiable terrain (overall) and 1,800 feet of vertical drop. There are 10 ski lifts, 90 named runs, and 200 acres of night skiing and more than 23 miles (37kms) of groomed Nordic trails.
Enjoy your National Forests in every season!
It's All Yours - Go. Play. Winter (Full) from National Forest Foundation on Vimeo.