Croy Creek Trail System - Mountain Biking near Hailey, Idaho
~110 N River St, Hailey, ID 83333, USA,Hailey,Idaho
43.488, -114.368
3.4 miles SW of Hailey, Idaho
Address: ~110 N River St, Hailey, ID 83333, USA
GPS: 43°29'16.8"N 114°22'4.8"W
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State: Idaho
Trail Length: 25.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Easiest
Trail Type: Loop
MTB Trail Type: 4x4 Trail

Motorcycle, Hike, and Mountain Bike

The Croy Creek Trail System is a network of singletrack in the dry foothills a few miles west of Hailey. It is managed jointly by the Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office and the Blaine County Recreation District, and it sees somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 visits a season. The BLM lists six main trails totaling about 18.5 miles, ranging from beginner to advanced. Because the trails sit low on open sage slopes, they dry out early, and the usual season runs from early May into mid-November.

To reach the main trailhead, take Bullion Street west from Hailey, where it becomes Croy Creek Road. About 3.7 miles from town, past the Rotarun ski area, turn right at the Trailhead Road sign. There is a large gravel lot, a restroom and an information kiosk. The system can also be reached from the Rotarun area, from a smaller lot on Democrat Gulch Road for Lambs Gulch, and from a pullout on Bullion Gulch Road on the southwest side. Parking on Bullion Gulch Road is limited.

The main trails include Two Dog, the longest single trail in the system, which links Bullion Gulch with the Croy Creek side. Hidden Valley is a loop of about six miles on the far west end with an aspen grove and a rocky hillside. Bullion Connector runs about 2.7 miles between the Bullion Gulch drainage and the rest of the network. Centerline and Wilson Gulch are shorter connectors, Wilson Gulch being under a mile. Lambs Gulch is a loop of about four miles on an old jeep road north of Croy Creek. Punchline is a purpose-built flow trail, and the system has rollers, berms and tabletop jumps that make it a skills area for newer riders.

Motorcycles are allowed on part of the system. The BCRD and BLM identify the Bullion Connector and Hidden Valley trails as open to motorcycles. Two Dog, Bull Dog, Centerline, Wilson Gulch, Lambs Gulch and Nadya's Connector are non-motorized. Hikers, runners, equestrians and dogs use most of the network, but Punchline is for bikes only. Check the kiosk map at the trailhead before heading out, since designations can change.

The 2013 Beaver Creek Fire burned roughly half of the system, and erosion afterward damaged much of the tread. The BLM closed the trails, hired the International Mountain Bicycling Association to rebuild them, and brought in local volunteers for finish work. The trails reopened on July 1, 2015. The rebuilt network was designed mainly for beginner and intermediate riders, with a small advanced section. Croy Creek was later named one of the BLM Backyard to Backcountry mountain bike destinations, and the loop information for the area was put together by IMBA and the Shoshone BLM office.

Riders describe the surface as firm, gritty dirt with a lot of curves, and the riding is mostly intermediate cross-country with moderate climbs. A popular ride starts on Bullion Gulch Road and links Bull Dog, Two Dog and Bullion Connector into a loop. There is no fee to use the trails. Shade is scarce outside the aspen pockets on Hidden Valley, so bring water and plan summer rides for the morning or evening.

Updated September 25, 2026

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BLM Mountain Biking: Croy Creek Trail System in Idaho | Flickr

The Croy Creek Trail System is a skills development area jointly managed by BLM and Blaine County located in south-central Idaho, west of Hailey. The trails were designed and constructed primarily for motorcycle riders and mountain bikers, but hikers and equestrians also frequent the system. The trails receive approximately 15,000 - 20,000 visits per season. The Croy Creek Trail System offers mountain bikers year round riding opportunities because of the system's low elevation. The ride experience at Croy Creek includes traditional single track and modernized mountain bike trail features including rollers, berms and table top jumps. Photos by Leslie Kehmeier, Mapping Manager, International Mountain Bicycling Association.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mypubliclands/albums/72157655526292203/

Croy Creek Loop Mountain Bike Trail, Hailey, Idaho

A tour of the Croy Creek trails; big views and new singletrack. Near Hailey, Idaho.

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Croy Creek Recreation Area and Trailhead

BLM RV camping trips are a great way to appreciate nature. Our guide will show you how to enjoy a visit to Croy Creek Recreation Area and Trailhead!

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Croy Creek Trail System Mountain Bike Trail in Hailey, Idaho - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews

Croy Creek Trail System is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Hailey, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Croy Creek Trail System bike trail in Hailey.

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Croy Creek Trail, ID | Bureau of Land Management

Idaho Mountain Biking Opportunities The Croy Creek Trail System is a skills development area jointly managed by BLM and Blaine County located in south-central Idaho, west of Hailey. The trails were designed and constructed primarily for motorcycle riders and mountain bikers, but hikers and equestrians also frequent the system. The trails receive approximately 15,000 - 20,000 visits per season. The Croy Creek Trail System offers mountain bikers a long riding season because of the system's low elevation. The ride experience at Croy Creek includes traditional single track and modernized mountain

https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/mountainbike/croycreektrail

Croy Creek Trailhead - Idaho | Bureau of Land Management

OverviewCroy Creek Trail System and skills development area is located just west of Hailey in south-central Idaho. The trails were designed and constructed primarily for motorcycle riders and mountain bikers, but hikers and equestrians also frequent the area. The area includes six trails encompassing 18.5 miles ranging from beginner to advanced difficulty. The popular trails, jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Blaine County Recreation District, receive approximately 15,000 - 20,000 visits per season. The ride experience at Croy Creek includes traditional single track and

https://www.blm.gov/visit/croy-creek-recreation-area-and-trailhead

Riding Croy Creek

HAILEY • Ten years ago you had to ride old mountain and logging roads if you wanted to mountain bike in Hailey.

https://magicvalley.com/outdoors/riding-croy-creek/article_df084967-4cf7-5018-8d41-c17398926aee.html
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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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From Hailey, Idaho

  1. Head northwest on S Main St toward Bullion St (16 ft)
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Bullion St (361 ft)
  3. Turn right onto N River St
    Destination will be on the left
    (210 ft)
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Riders on singletrack past a rock outcrop in the Croy Creek Trail System. IMBA / Leslie Kehmeier via courtesy of BLMIdaho↗ (Public domain↗) Riders on singletrack past a rock outcrop in the Croy Creek Trail System. IMBA / Leslie Kehmeier via courtesy of BLMIdaho↗ (Public domain↗)
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