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Watchman Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.4 (17)
  1. Areas
  2. ID
  3. …Southwestern Idaho
  4. Boise, Eagle, Meridian
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“A scenic Foothills tour. ”

Chris Cook
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Map Key

3.7

Miles

6.0

KM
Singletrack

4,706' 1,434 m

High

4,239' 1,292 m

Low

772' 235 m

Up

712' 217 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Closed when muddy.

Description

The Watchman Trail was created after a foothills land purchase and funding from SWIMBA. It's steep near the beginning and end and then the remaining parts of the trail traverse open slopes and drainages. There is a lot of exposure in a couple of sections that keep you motivated to stay on the trail. The trail flows well across its entire length and can be ridden in either direction depending on what kind of loop you want to put together.

Contacts

Local Club: Southwest Idaho Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Ridge to Rivers

Shared By:

Chris Cook
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 17 votes

#9

in Boise, Eagle, Meridian

#1471

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  4.4 from 17 votes
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Trail Rankings

#9

in Boise, Eagle, Meridian

#35

in Idaho

#1,471

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Watchman Trail is a great ride in the spring when wildflowers are blooming.
Nov 29, 2014 near Boise, ID
Sunflowers on Watchman trail in early Spring.
Aug 6, 2024 near Boise, ID
Sunrise over the Watchman Trail.
Nov 28, 2014 near Boise, ID
Sunrise over Watchman Trail
Apr 4, 2015 near Boise, ID

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Weather

Today
53°F · 32°F 12°C · 0°C
Mon
47°F · 33°F 8°C · 1°C
Tue
51°F · 34°F 11°C · 1°C
Wed
56°F · 36°F 13°C · 2°C
Thu
61°F · 42°F 16°C · 6°C
Fri
62°F · 39°F 17°C · 4°C

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Check-Ins

Apr 12, 2024
Ronan Stewart
It's great in both directions!
Mar 21, 2022
Ronan Stewart
One of my favorite trails.
May 28, 2021
Shawn Myers
1h 25m
May 3, 2021
Lisa Potter
Oct 8, 2018
Wayne Lotoza
Day off joy
May 20, 2017
Wylie Adams
Wild flowers are popping. Fun connector to three bears. 3.7mi
Apr 12, 2017
Erik Ela
Aug 6, 2015
Heath Cearlock

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