Please continue to use caution on the trails within the Ridge to Rivers system until further notice as crews continue to battle a wildfire in the Boise Foothills. Please plan before recreating. Get fire updates from USWFS - Idaho - Great Basin or through the Watch Duty App. Check the Ridge to Rivers Interactive Map and Condition Reports for detailed trail information.

Ridge to Rivers Urges Users to Stay Off Closed Trails as Claremont Fire Containment Efforts Continue

July 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Hulls Gulch Claremont Fire

The Ridge to Rivers partnership, led by the City of Boise, is working closely with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as wildland firefighting crews continue to fight the Claremont Fire, which sparked on July 6, 2026, in the Boise Foothills. The flames quickly spread across several popular open spaces reserves and led to trail closures in Hulls Gulch, Military Reserve and additional areas of the foothills.

The BLM announced on Monday, July 13 that containment of the Claremont Fire is now expected on August 1, 2026. It’s important to note that this date could change and any official updates will continue to be communicated by the BLM and fire officials. Do not attempt to enter closed areas until they are cleared for recreational use.

While some popular Ridge to Rivers trails have reopened, others remain closed as firefighting efforts continue. Please continue to stay off all closed trails for your own safety.

The following trails are now open for recreation:

  • Corrals Trail (out-and-back only)
  • Scott’s Trail (out-and-back only)
  • Bob’s Trail
  • Sideshow Trail
  • Urban Connector Trail
  • Sheep Camp Trail
  • Dry Creek Trail
  • Shingle Creek Trail
  • Hard Guy Trail
  • Highlands Trail

Trails within the Boise River WMA that are now open for out-and-back hikes and rides include:

  • Homestead Trail
  • Cobb Trail
  • West Highland Valley Trail

Meanwhile, trails between 8th Street and Rocky Canyon remain closed. Ridge to Rivers is updating its online interactive map with the latest trail status and condition information as it is received. If you are looking to hike or ride, reserves including Hillside to Hollow, Polecat Gulch and Hawkins Range Reserve are good options located west of the burn scar. Additionally, Bogus Basin remains open and operational.

“Thank you to the fire crews who have worked tirelessly to stop the Claremont Fire since it sparked earlier this month,” said Foothills and Open Space Superintendent Lisa Duplessie. “We are grateful for the support provided by our partners at the BLM, and we continue to urge trail users to remain patient and stay out of closed areas for their own safety.”

It will take the Ridge to Rivers trail team time to assess burned trail areas and open space reserves for damage once closed areas reopen. Replacement of trail signage, fencing and other infrastructure including wooden bridges will be ongoing as areas become accessible. 

“Please rest assured we are working with our trail partners to restore public access as it is deemed safe,” added Ridge to Rivers Trail Manager David Gordon. “The foothills are resilient, and the trail team has extensive experience rebuilding and rehabbing trails in a variety of conditions. We are committed to maintaining the recreational opportunities Boiseans know and love.”

Similarly, the City of Boise’s foothills restoration team will work closely with the BLM and other local partners to develop a plan for land rehabilitation efforts in burned areas. A similar effort was coordinated following the 2016 Table Rock Fire. Ridge to Rivers and the Boise Parks and Recreation Department will continue to share updates as next steps are determined.

For more information and to get the latest trail condition reports, follow Ridge to Rivers on Facebook or bookmark the Ridge to Rivers homepage.

Ridge to Rivers Media Relations ridgetorivers@cityofboise.org (208) 608-7600