232 Things to do near Heise Rock (AKA Elephant Rock)
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Skyline
Ririe, Idaho
0.8 miles SEA punchy singletrack climb out of Little Kelly Canyon with great ridge vistas, narrow traverse, and a fast, loose downhill — a mix of singletrack and old motorized trail near Ririe, Idaho.
Mountain Bike
Big Feeder
Ririe, Idaho
1.0 miles WKayak near Ririe, Idaho
Kayak
Kelly Island Campground
Ririe, Idaho
1.0 miles SEA BLM campground with 14 family sites and 1 group site for RVs or tents, open May through September — vault toilets, pets welcome, and rates from $5–$20 per night.
Camp
Paramount Wall / Blanche Rock
Ririe, Idaho
1.1 miles EA sport climbing wall above the road near Ririe with great exposure, afternoon shade, and well-loved 5.9–5.10 lines — most routes work with a 50-meter rope, established by Chuck Oddette and crew.
Camp, Horseback, Rock Climb
On the banks by Heise
Ririe, Idaho
1.4 miles NWOn the banks of the river near Heise. Plenty of trees and ground cover.
Airsoft, Paintball 3.0 mi
Biting Goat Trail
Ririe, Idaho
1.6 miles NA revived 2022 trail with a bit of everything — doubletrack bombing, aspen-grove weaving, clifftop rock features, and some fun rock rolls — with cows still sharing the path.
Mountain Bike
Kelly Canyon
Ririe, Idaho
2.2 miles EA switchback climb up Kelly Mountain with two brief red-line efforts, the infamous Shale Chute descent, and possible company from motorcycles or cows — a short, decent ride.
Mountain Bike 3.8 mi
Stinking Springs
Ririe, Idaho
2.3 miles SEAn ATV and dirt bike trail that doubles as a mountain bike gem — progressively bermed switchbacks, rock rolls, and gardens lead to connections with Kelly Canyon and the broader Big Hole range.
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.7 mi
Sidewinder Trail
Ririe, Idaho
2.3 miles SEA south-facing singletrack above the Snake River near Ririe that dries out earlier and later than any other Kelly Canyon trail — tight switchbacks on the way up reward you with a fast, flowing descent.
Mountain Bike 0.3-0.6 mi
Cress Creek Nature Trail
Rexburg, Idaho
2.7 miles NWA 1.25-mile self-guided nature trail along the South Fork of the Snake River through sagebrush, juniper slopes, and lush creekside habitat — with an overlook trail, caves near the rim, and moose sightings.
Hike 1.7 mi
Randy's Cow Trail / Ken's Corner
Ririe, Idaho
2.7 miles NEA gradual, canopy-covered singletrack with tight corners and incredible forest smells — perfect for a leisurely ride up or a thrilling run down from Batman and Buckskin Morgan.
Mountain Bike 2.1 mi
Batman
Ririe, Idaho
2.8 miles NEA rolling, short-and-steep singletrack fence-line trail with cow encounters and easy road-based connections to other rides near Ririe, Idaho.
Mountain Bike 0.3 mi
Pointless Crag
Ririe, Idaho
2.9 miles SEA BLM sport climbing crag in the South Fork area near Ririe — short routes with suspect rock, fixed anchor biners for lowering (not yours to take), and a dedicated parking area 2.7 miles up South Fork Road.
Rock Climb 1.8 mi
Crystal Cruise
Ririe, Idaho
3.2 miles EA climb along the Crystal Cruise Nordic Trail to Kelly Canyon ski resort — best used as a connector from Sidewinder into the Kelly Canyon trail system.
Mountain Bike 3.8 mi
Kelly Mountain Trail
Ririe, Idaho
3.2 miles EA moderate uphill trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, and ATVs, winding through hills with wildflower and mountain views — dogs welcome on leash.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe
South Park
Ririe, Idaho
3.5 miles SERock Climb near Ririe, Idaho
Rock Climb
Poison Flats
Ririe, Idaho
4.0 miles EHike near Ririe, Idaho
Hike 1.7 mi
Buckskin Morgan Ridge
Ririe, Idaho
4.0 miles EA punchy climb to Buckskin Morgan Ridge pays off with twisty singletrack descents through roots, loose rock, and rolling hills above the Snake River Plain.
Hike, Mountain Bike 5.7-8.1 mi
Space Cruz
Ririe, Idaho
4.0 miles EFlowy singletrack connecting to ATV trails with great berms, small jumps, and a thistle patch best attacked at speed — just watch out for cows at the junctions.
Cross-country Ski, Mountain Bike 1.1 mi
Hidden Vista / Pine Loop
Ririe, Idaho
4.0 miles EA short singletrack trail to a canyon overlook with Snake River views — then a detour east for fun climbs, turns, rocks, and jumps on the way back to the Buckskin Morgan parking lot.
Hike, Mountain Bike
