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Kestrel, Sidewinder, Hulls Gultch Mountain Bike Trail
Boise, Idaho
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
2 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 4/18/11 by dauw |
Difficulty: ? Unknown |
| Length: 12 miles | Global Rank: #1350 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 29 | Wishlist: 9 |
| Avg. Speed: 9.47 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 15min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +807/-1,112 ft |
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Description: This trail starts out easy and becomes more difficult as you climb higher into the foothills. There are detailed marker posts along the way to guide you to the multiple loops in the area. The best trail for those who love a good workout and some fairly challanging single track is to follow the markers to the kestrel trail which climbs gradually at first and soon turns to a more aggresive incline followed by ridge riding for about 3 miles. At this point you can take the Sidewinder trail which is a rugged dirt and sand singletrack carved out only by those who have gone before you, as its name says it twists and turns as it climbs into the clouds and towards the treeline. Once you reach the top of sidewinder you can continue up if you so choose on trail #4 or begin the decent on trail #4 by turning to the left, this connects with the Hulls gulch trail. This again is an aggressive singletrack downhill with plenty of bumps and rocks to manuver around. In general the ride would be suited for anyone familiar with basic downhill riding and a good cardio routine in place beforehand. As this is one of the most popular rides in the Boise area it is known to the locals as the freeway and you will always have company during the 2 hour trek.
added on July 22, 2003 by guest
Description: This trail starts out easy and becomes more difficult as you climb higher into the foothills. There are detailed marker posts along the way to guide you to the multiple loops in the area. The best trail for those who love a good workout and some fairly challanging single track is to follow the markers to the kestrel trail which climbs gradually at first and soon turns to a more aggresive incline followed by ridge riding for about 3 miles. At this point you can take the Sidewinder trail which is a rugged dirt and sand singletrack carved out only by those who have gone before you, as its name says it twists and turns as it climbs into the clouds and towards the treeline. Once you reach the top of sidewinder you can continue up if you so choose on trail #4 or begin the decent on trail #4 by turning to the left, this connects with the Hulls gulch trail. This again is an aggressive singletrack downhill with plenty of bumps and rocks to manuver around. In general the ride would be suited for anyone familiar with basic downhill riding and a good cardio routine in place beforehand. As this is one of the most popular rides in the Boise area it is known to the locals as the freeway and you will always have company during the 2 hour trek.
added on July 22, 2003 by guest 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by tfgb on July 31, 2007
This is a busy trail but that's because it's a little mix of everything: rolling jumps, long slow steady up hill climbs, steep climbs exciting downhills and some technical riding all within 8 miles. This is one of my favorite loops.
Similar Trail: Shane's Loop
reviewed by tfgb on July 29, 2007
This is a good intermediate run because of the good climbs and the fun downhill. It's a little technical down through the Gulch but an all around fun run to do alone or with friends.
Similar Trail: Shane's loop - a little more challenging than this one but similar in Miles.
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