Find Out Trail Status in Boise's Foothills
A new blog offers up-to-date trail information, saving hikers time and giving a little TLC to our muddy trails.
Winter months can mean muddy and messy trails. You can avoid causing permanent trail damage by traveling only on frozen or dry trails. Morning hours are often best for finding a frozen trail. Above all, you should turn around if you encounter muddy trails.
Rules of Thumb for Winter Trail Use
If you are consistently leaving tracks or if mud is sticking to your shoes or tires, turn around. Travel through the puddles and muddy spots. Do not leave the trail to go around them.
In Boise? Look It Up!
But how to do you know a trail will be muddy before you decide to go? Maybe you've wished there was a website where you could read about local trail conditions.
In Boise, the Ridge to Rivers website now hosts a blog where you can tell other trail users about current trail conditions in the Boise Foothills! Called "On the Trail," the blogs are posted by avid trail users and Ridge to Rivers staff.
