Biting Goat Trail
Ririe, Idaho
| Address: | Ririe, ID, USA |
| GPS: |
43°39'31.0"N 111°39'55.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trails/Routes: | 3.0 mi |
Mountain Bike
Previously known as The Cowboy Trail or the Old Cowboy Trail
The Cowboy Trail is an older trail system that began revival in 2022 by Jared Klingonsmith. In 2024, it received approval to be designated as an official trail with the Forest Service and was then renamed as the Biting Goat trail so as not to be confused with the nearby Cranky Cowboy trail.
The Biting Goat Trail has a little bit of a lot of things. Sometimes you're bombing down what used to be a doubletrack road, sometimes you're weaving through an aspen grove, and sometimes you're going along through the rocks overlooking a cliff. Don't worry, the trail never gets too close to that cliff. There are plenty of up and downs but the segments are long enough to really get into each mode. There are some fun rock features along that cliff as well, including some rock rolls just before you turn away from the cliffs.
Watch out for cows as they still share the trail.
More Information
Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Ririe, Idaho
- Head east on Main St/
Smith St toward 1st St E Continue to follow Main St(2.8 mi) - Continue onto S 600 E (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto E 10000 S (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto S Snake River Rd (1.9 mi)
- Continue straight (0.7 mi)
- Sharp right (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto S 4200 E (423 ft)
- S 4200 E turns slightly left and becomes E 12000 S (1.8 mi)
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