Boise Ridge

Bogus Basin Road ends a short way past the Boise Ridge Trailhead at the Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, noted as a popular, local ski area. The trail itself is in the beautiful Boise National Forest just 30 minutes from Boise. The forest is over 2 million acres of spectacular beauty that you h...

When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.

Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, SUV. Standard maintenance and a spare tire cover the basics here.

Southwest Idaho context

Southwest Idaho splits across the Snake River. South of the river is Owyhee high desert — sage flats, slickrock canyons, and a million-plus acres of BLM. North is the Boise National Forest, with mining-era roads, ponderosa, and quick out-of-Boise access. Most weekend trips work off Boise, Mountain Home, Marsing, or McCall.

Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.