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Sagehen ATV Trail System
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Boise National Forest, Emmett Ranger District, Sagehen Reservoir, Sage Hen Reservoir, West Mountain Trail, Joe's Creek Trail, Sage Hen Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This popular trail system has about 20 miles of ATV trails and a few miles of single track that is open to dirt bikes. Antelope Campground offers direct trail access plus plenty of overflow parking for large trailers. There are several other campgrounds that can be found surrounding the reservoir. The southern section of the reservoir has an additional 30 miles of old logging roads.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $15.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Ola, ID | ||
| From: Boise, ID
1) Take SR-55 North about 20 miles 2) Turn left (north-west) on SR-52, continue 9.2 miles 3) Turn right (north) onto Sweet-Ola Highway, continue 16 miles 4) Follow signs toward Sagehen Reservoir 5) Look for Antelope Campground signs, stage at the "Trailer Overflow" section. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Boise National Forest - Emmett Ranger District 1805 Highway 16, #5 Emmett, ID 83617 (208) 365-7000 mailroom_r4_boise@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Idaho Parks And Recreation 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 (208) 334-4197 reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Idaho OHV Sticker Info |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 5000 to 6200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads |  Few | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Ola, ID | |
| Diesel | Ola, ID | |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Riverpond Campground (208) 462-8000 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (SE) | Riverpond Campground (208) 462-8000 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | Ola, ID |
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