Temporary Road and Trail Closures – Deer Point Stewardship Project
Updated Thursday, April 23rd – the second season of the Deer Point Stewardship project has been delayed due to conditions and weather in the area. The projected start date is Monday, May 11th.
The US Forest Service plans to begin the second season of the four-year Deer Point Stewardship Project, a forest-wide initiative to remove hazardous trees and enhance overall forest health, on May 11th, 2026. The project requires temporary road and trail closures during the week for the public’s safety. Weekend access will not be affected.
Effective Monday, May 11th – Friday, June 19th:
- Bogus Basin Road will be closed Monday – Friday, 8 am – 11 am, 1 pm – 3 pm
- The entire Pat’s Trail will be closed midweek
“We are excited for a productive year of work improving the forest health and mitigating hazards along the Bogus Basin Road and trails. The Forest Service, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and our Contractor all appreciate the feedback, communication, and coordination that this project requires to be successful.”
Jaclyn Mitchell, Deer Point Project Lead
Road Closures
Work along Bogus Basin Road begins May 11th and will continue through June 19th, 2026. To safely complete tree cutting and removal, the road will be closed Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 11 am, and 1 pm to 3 pm. The closure will extend from approximately mile marker 12 to mile marker 15, just beyond the Pat’s Trailhead parking area.
Trail Closures
The entire Pat’s Trail will be closed midweek, beginning Monday at 6 am, and ending Friday at 6 pm, through June 19th. Approximately 1.5 miles of the 275 (Boise Ridge Road) beginning at the intersection with the Bogus Basin Road, will be closed.
Trails and roads will be open on weekends and federal holidays (Memorial Day).
Find trail updates on the Ridge to Rivers website.
The Deer Point Forest Stewardship Project is designed to reduce excess vegetation, lowering the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improving conditions for effective firefighting if a fire occurs. The project will also help limit the spread of invasive dwarf mistletoe and manage bark beetle populations. For more information, visit the U.S. Forest Service website.
About Bogus Basin Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to engaging the community to provide accessible, affordable, and fun year-round mountain recreation and education. Opened in 1942, Bogus Basin offers 2,600 acres of daytime skiable terrain and 200 acres for night skiing, seven chairlifts and three conveyor lifts, and an 800-foot tubing hill. The Nordic Center offers 37 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing. Environmental education and community outreach programs, primarily youth, serve over 20,000 individuals annually. Summer activities include The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, The Mine Shaft Challenge Course, mountain biking, events, hiking and chairlift service for hike and bike transport. Bogus Basin is located 16.5 miles north of Boise, Idaho, and operates under a special use permit with the Boise National Forest. www.bogusbasin.org
