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Bicycles and mountain bikes are allowed on open forest roads, on many forest roads that are gated to prevent motor vehicle travel, and on more than 1,300 miles of summer trails on the Boise National Forest. E-Bikes are considered a motorized. Follow the ranger district Motor Vehicle Use Map for specifics. 

Many trails are open to multiple non-motorized uses; meaning the trails are shared by hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers. Mountain bikes and all bicycles must remain on authorized roads and trails; cross-country travel is not permitted.  Mountain bikes are a form of mechanical transport and are not allowed in the Wilderness. Information on allowed trail uses is available on trailhead signs or by contacting the nearest Ranger District office.

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Third Fork Guard Station - Rental Cabin

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Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Third Fork cabin is a former guard station, first established in 1906 as Station 10 and renamed Third Fork in 1908. A cabin was built at that time, which existed until the site was rebuilt by the…

Three Point Mountain Trailhead

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
The Three Point Mountain Trailhead is signed and includes restroom, loading/unloading ramp for ATVs, registration box and an information kiosk.It serves the #500 trails of the Danskin Trail…

Tie Creek Campground

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Biking Picnicking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Tie Creek Campground is one of 5 campgrounds that lie along the Middle Fork of the Payette River, north of Garden Valley.Natural Features:The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Fork…

Trail 4 Trailhead

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Trail 4 Trailhead has visitor information with no amenities.All trailheads have space for parking.For site specific questions, contact the Mountain Home Ranger District.

Trail Creek Trailhead (Idaho City RD)

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Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Scenic Drives
The Trail Creek Trailhead has no amenities.All trailheads have space for parking.For site specific questions, contact the Idaho City Ranger District.

Tyndall / Vulcan Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Biking
The Tyndall / Vulcan Trailhead is a three-acre site with restroom and 5 dispersed campsites. It serves the Vulcan Hot Springs (#072), Tyndall Creek (#107) and Wewukiye (#252) trails.

Upper Bear Summit Trailhead

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Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Scenic Drives
The Upper Bear Summit Trailhead is a signed site that includes an information kiosk and a loading/unloading ramp for animals.It serves Bear Summit (#286) and Bear Summit West (#288) trails. All…

Upper Crooked River Trailhead

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Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping Scenic Drives
The Upper Crooked River Trailhead includes visitor information.It serves Crooked River (#158) and Beaver Creek (#276) trails.Located not far from Edna Creek and Whoop Um Up Equestrian Campgrounds.All…

Upper French Creek Campground

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Biking Water Activities Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
French Creek Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west-central Idaho. It is near the town of Cascade, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular…

Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
The Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead is a signed site with visitor information, loading/unloading ramp for ATVs and registration box. It serves Lava Mountain (#125) and Upper Sheep Creek (#123)…

Last updated April 1st, 2025