Irish Boat Ramps
Boise, Idaho
Camp
The south ridge of Heinen is a year round scramble that starts at the edge of the reservoir, climbs steeply up an old Jeep road, then traverses up and down a series of bumps along a ridgeline in and out of pine trees. The first 1.5 miles is very steep, and if your running this, it will difficult to maintain consistent upward speed.
More Information
Hydromet Pacific Northwest Region | Bureau of Reclamation
Hydromet, Pacific Northwest Region, Bureau of Reclamation - Managing water and power in the West
https://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/ramps/boiramps.html
- 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 Boise, Idaho
- Head southeast on I-184 E (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto W Myrtle St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto S 9th St (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto S Capitol Blvd (0.2 mi)
- Slight left to stay on S Capitol Blvd (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto S Federal Way (5.3 mi)
- Turn left onto ID-21 N (11.8 mi)
The Irish boat ramps are natural formations leading into lucky peak/Arrow rock reservoir. Head along Warm springs Ave and look for the grassy sloping hills leading into the water. Park and camp
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