The US Forest Service has begun the four-year Deer Point Stewardship Project, a forest-wide effort that includes hazardous tree removal and forest health improvements. For public safety, the project requires temporary road and trail closures during the week. Weekend access will not be affected.
Mile 9.8 to mile 16 of Bogus Basin Road will be closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic from 8 am to 11 am, and 1 pm to 3 pm Monday through Friday from May 12th, 2025, to June 20th, 2025. Expect full or partial trail closures in the area, including Boise Ridge Road Trail, Eastside, Sweet Connie, DB Connector, Freddy’s Stack Rock, Pat’s, Mr. Big, Ponderosa Pine Overlook, and Sinker Creek. Find updates on the Ridge to Rivers website.
“As someone who uses trails regularly, I get that these short-term closures can be frustrating. However, the long-term advantages of a more fire-resilient forest and safer trails make the temporary inconvenience worthwhile,”
Brad Wilson, General Manager
The Deer Point Forest Stewardship Project aims to clear excess vegetation to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and support firefighting efforts in the event of a fire. The project will also mitigate the spread of the invasive dwarf mistletoe and 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 people-mover carpets, 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
