Boise Officials Urge Public to Avoid Muddy Foothills Trails

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Due to over an inch of rain in the past 24 hours, officials in Boise, Idaho are urging the public to avoid the Boise Foothills trails on Monday as the trail surfaces have become highly prone to damage from any use. Ridge to Rivers, the organization that manages the trails, predicts the fragile ground conditions will persist throughout the week and is recommending people use the Boise River Greenbelt or city parks instead for outdoor recreation.

Why it matters

The Boise Foothills are a popular outdoor recreation area, but heavy rainfall can quickly turn the trails into a muddy mess that is easily damaged by foot traffic. Keeping the public off the trails during these conditions helps prevent long-term damage that would require costly repairs and closures.

The details

Ridge to Rivers, the organization that manages the Boise Foothills trail system, reported over an inch of rain in the past 24 hours, causing the trail surfaces to become extremely soft and prone to damage. They are urging the public to avoid all trails, including the all-weather trails, and instead use the Boise River Greenbelt or city parks for outdoor activities on Monday.

• Over an inch of rain was reported in the Boise Foothills in the past 24 hours.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Ridge to Rivers will continue to monitor trail conditions throughout the week and provide updates on their website and social media channels.