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Idaho City
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
| Other Names | Idaho City Ranger District, Grayback Gulch Campground, Hungarian Ridge, Barber Flat, Short Creek, Haga Creek, Bear Summit, Rabbit Creek, Sunset Mountain, Eagle Creek Trailhead, Black Warrior Creek Trailhead, Boise National Forest |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Home of the Annual Idaho City 100 and located about one hour north of the state capitol, this part of the Boise National Forest offers over 400,000 acres of premier woods riding with hundreds of miles of designated single track trails.
This trail sytem has multiple trailheads and several primitive campgrounds to choose from, but if you are looking for RV hookups or cabin rentals with direct trail access check out nearby Trudy's Kitchen.
This place is huge and will require staying several days to explore.
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) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | Not Recommended (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated trails |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | Not Recommended (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated trails |
 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 | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 400,000 acres (625 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 500 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3200 to 8800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Many | |
| Roads | None | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | On Site | Sinclair Gas Station (208) 392-4900 |
| Diesel | On Site | Sinclair Gas Station (208) 392-4900 |
 Water | On Site | Trudy's Kitchen (208) 392-4151 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Trudy's Kitchen (208) 392-4151 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Trudy's Kitchen (208) 392-4151 |
| Campground | On Site | Grayback Gulch Campground, Edna Creek Campground (877) 444-6777 |
 Conv Store | On Site | Sinclair Gas Station (208) 392-4900 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Excellent |
| Recommended Stay | 3-5 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Idaho City, ID | ||
| From: Boise, ID
1) Take I-84 to Exit 57 2) Turn east onto E. Gowen Road/SR-21, continue about 30 miles 3) Grayback Gulch Campground is on the right (east). For Trudy's Kitchen: 4) Continue past Grayback Gulch Campground about .5 miles 5) Restaurant will be on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Boise National Forest - Idaho City Ranger District Highway 21, PO Box 129 Idaho City, ID 83631 (208) 392-6681 mailroom_r4_boise@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Trudy's Kitchen 3876 Hwy 21 Idaho City, ID 83631 (208) 392-4151 trudyskitchen2018@gmail.com trudyskitchenidahocity.com |
| Contact Info | National Recreation Reservation Service (877) 444-6777 www.recreation.gov |
| Comment | Campground Reservations |
| 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 |
Idaho City Trail Photo
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