Boise Foothills 8th Street gate now open for the season
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Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened the 8th Street gate in the Boise Foothills to allow the use of all motorized vehicle on the 8th Street extension.
The extension, also known as Sunset Peak Road, provides motorized access to the upper roads and trails in the Boise Foothills. The gate, located 2.8 miles up the road from the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center, limits access during the winter to motorcycles, mountain bikes and other non-motorized use.
“The purpose of the annual seasonal closure is to prevent road damage from full-sized vehicles when the road bed is typically wet and easily rutted,” said Dave Draheim, BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner. “With the arrival of warmer and drier weather, the upper road is better able to sustain heavier use.”
The road will remain open to full-sized motor vehicles through Dec. 1.
For more information, contact the Boise District Office at 208-384-3300.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.