Boundary Trail
Island Park, Idaho
| Address: | ~S Big Springs Loop Rd, Island Park, ID 83429, USA |
| GPS: |
44°29'3.1"N 111°17'39.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Mountain Bike
Boundary Trail, (Trail #272 and #244) is a 37 mile loop trail that allows stock travel, mountain bike, motorcycle and ATV travel. This trail can be reached by several trailheads, including the Pebble Creek Ski Area lower parking lot, Beech Hollow Trailhead and the trailhead/parking are located just east of Big Springs Campground. Portions of this trail are steep and rocky and not recommended for beginners. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Boundary Trail
Boundary Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Island Park, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Boundary Trail bike trail in Island Park.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/boundary-trail-10314/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 Island Park, Idaho
- Head north on US-20 E toward Forest Rd 139 (5.4 mi)
- Sharp right onto S Big Springs Loop RdDestination will be on the right(2.5 mi)
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