Boise National Forest

The Boise National Forest is a land of steep mountains, fast rivers and dense forests making it a recreation destination any season of the year.


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Photo credit: USDA Forest Service

The Boise National Forest’s vast landscape spans over 2.5 million acres of diverse forest and grassland. Located northeast of Idaho’s capital city of Boise, recreationists can explore the North Fork Payette River Canyon at 2,800 feet in elevation to the nearly 10,000 foot peak of Trinity Mountain. Whether you choose to explore any of more than 500 trails, or cool off in one of over 250 lakes and reservoirs, the Boise National Forest is truly an outdoor enthusiast’s dream!

https://www.fs.usda.gov/boise

Wilderness Areas/Wild & Scenic Rivers

Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness - The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness encompasses nearly 2.4 million acres of rugged mountains, wild rivers and alpine lakes. 

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