2026 Rides and Activities

Important NOTE. The insurance company that BCHI uses is requiring non-BCH members to sign a release before you go on a ride with any BCH ride. Members are automatically covered and don’t need a release. Boise BCH Membership forms are located in the Documents tab. Let the trail boss know to bring the correct release forms if you are coming just for the ride. Special Designated Public BCHI sponsored riding events (where non-members are invited) do not require a release.

We used to schedule Trail Rides/Activities out for a full year, but we always seemed to change them throughout the year. Except for the few listed below. If you are interested, we are pretty good at notifying our group through the “Group Me” app of upcoming rides and activities. Upon joining the chapter, request access to our “Group Me” site.

SEPTEMBER 4, 5 and 6, 2026
Southwest Idaho Trail and Distance Riders invite you to enjoy noncompetitive introductory
trail rides Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Labor Day weekend, concurrent with our
competitive endurance rides. Ride at your own pace on our marked trails. Scenic loops take you through this historic mining area on trails ranging in length from 8 to 15 miles (your choice). After vetting your horse with one of our on-site veterinarians, you may leave anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Join us for the day or camp overnight and enjoy beautiful trails that cross across private, state, and National Forest land.

WEED FREE HAY required. Horse water available in camp and on the trail, with some
natural stream crossings. Bring your own potable water.

WHERE: Boise Basin, New Centerville. Ride Camp is approximately 9 miles northwest
from Idaho City via Centerville Road. From I-84 in Boise take Hwy 21 NE 36 miles to Idaho City. Turn left (north) onto Montgomery Street. At the end of the street, turn left (west) and continue for 9 miles to New Centerville. Turn right (north) onto Henry’s Creek Road and continue approximately one-half mile into camp. (NOTE: Under no circumstances do we recommend traveling up Grimes Creek Road, it is AWFUL!)
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 43.88627 Longitude: -115.90513
HOOF PROTECTION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! Trails are on old logging roads, ATV
trails, and single-track trails. Most trails offer soft forest footing, but some sections have rocks.

WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 4, 5 and 6,
2026
INTRO RIDE FEE: $35.00 per day (cash or check only)
NOTE: XG Smokehouse will be on-site to provide
sandwiches for purchase
For more information, visit the calendar of events at
http://www.endurance.net/switdr

September 26, 2026

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

WILSON CREEK TRAIL HEAD

Riders can enjoy sandy trails (shoes optional) by the light of the Corn or Harvest full moon. The 5.5-mile and 7.5-mile loops will be marked with LED lights. The ride will start at dusk at the Upper Parking Lot at Wilson Creek, approximately 45 miles southwest of Boise. The trailhead can be accessed from Highway 78 between Marsing and the Highway 45 junction.

This non-competitive trail ride will raise funds for the Murphy Reynolds Wilson Fire District, which is the first responder for all structural fires, wildland fires, and medical emergencies in a 330-square mile rural desert area of Owyhee County.

Sponsored by the Southwest Idaho Trail and Distance Riders and the Boise Back Country Horsemen

For more information contact Karen Steenhof karensteenhof@gmail.com September 26, 2026 The ride will be approximately 45 miles southwest of Boise.

Latitude: N 43°20’55.78584″
Longitude: W 116°42’49.5018″

The trailhead can be accessed from Highway 78 between Marsing and the Highway 45 junction. From Nampa, take ID-45 south. Just after crossing the Snake River, turn right onto ID-78 and follow it for 3 miles. Turn south on the Wilson Creek Road. From Marsing take Highway 78 and continue for about 16 miles to Wilson Creek Road then turn south. Wilson Creek Road is paved to a large feedlot, then turns to gravel.

Ride fees are $35 per rider ($25 for riders under 15 years old). Pre-entering will make registration easier on the day of the ride. No penalties for no-shows. You can pay at the ride (cash or check only). To pre-register for The Guffey Scramble and to receive updates, click here.

Please contact your State Representatives by mail and phone and ask them not to support the release of BLM managed land to state management.

Keep the message short (They don’t want personal details)

This is all the detail they need, tell them:

You don’t support the release of public managed lands from the BLM to the State of Idaho.
This land is where we recreate; Camping, Riding, Fishing, et. Look at how much revenue is spent on these activities in Idaho.
The state cant afford to manage the land.
If they support this, don’t count on a vote at the next election.

Go to “Your Legislator” tab to get phone numbers and addresses.