Blacks Canyon Trail
Ririe, Idaho
| Address: | ~Burns Creek Rd, Ririe, ID 83443, USA |
| GPS: |
43°35'18.2"N 111°27'20.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | 4x4 Trail |
Mountain Bike
The Blacks Canyon trail begins at Black Can Road and ends at Junction Fleming Canyon Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Motorcycle Trail Riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Blacks Canyon Trail
Blacks Canyon Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Swan Valley, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Blacks Canyon Trail bike trail in Swan Valley.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/blacks-canyon-trail/Never 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 Smith St toward 1st E St (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Archer Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn right onto E 200 N/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (0.9 mi)
- Slight right onto Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight onto N 4800 E/Heise Rd/Poplar LoopContinue to follow Heise Rd/Poplar Loop(2.9 mi)
- Slight left onto E 100 N/Heise Rd/Poplar Loop (187 ft)
- Slight left onto N 5050 E (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Heise Rd (2.3 mi)
- Continue straight onto Kelly Canyon Rd (3.5 mi)
- Slight right onto Forest Rd 217 (3.7 mi)
- Continue onto Burns Creek Rd/E Heise RdDestination will be on the right(6.8 mi)
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