New BLM trails The BLM is currently undertaking trail construction projects in Hailey and Bellevue for improved accessibility and outdoor recreation. They have recently roughed-in a new 3.4-mile trail connecting Hailey’s Toe of the Hill Trail to the BCRD’s Quigley Canyon trails using a 48-inch-wide bulldozer. Presently, two mini-excavator operators are busy working on shaping…

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Hi everyone, here is a Blaine County Recreation District trail update for Friday, September 15, 2023. BCRD Pump Track Challenge The 3rd annual BCRD 2023 Pump Track Challenge is tomorrow, Saturday, September 16th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the BCRD Quigley Trails Park in Hailey. This event welcomes participants from Pre-K to 6th…

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Hi everyone, here is a Blaine County Recreation District trail update for Friday, September 8, 2023: Galena Bike and Hike tonight Come join in on the last Galena Hike and Bike Night of the season tonight at Galena Lodge from 5:30-8:00pm. Bring your mountain bike or hiking boots for a fun family evening in the…

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Hi everyone, here is a Blaine County Recreation District trail update for Friday, September 1, 2023: RPI is underway Rebecca’s Private Idaho bicycle events are underway with a ride from Ketchum to Dollarhide pass and back on Warm Springs Road today. Saturday is a day-off for the racers, but a fund-raising fun-ride will take place…

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Hi everyone, here is a Blaine County Recreation District trail update for Friday, August 25, 2023: Sheep – Sheep are in the vicinity of East Fork of Baker Creek Road and Easley Hot Springs Trail (also known as Curly’s Trail). – Sheep are grazing the south-facing open hillsides above the low end of Corral Creek.…

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Hi everyone, here is a Blaine County Recreation District trail update for Friday, August 18, 2023: Galena Bike ‘n Hike Night Galena Bike ‘n Hike Night is tonight, Friday August 18th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. This family friendly event is sponsored by the BCRD and Galena Lodge – all ages welcome. Bring your mountain bike…

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Hi everyone, here is a Blaine County Recreation District trail report for Friday, August 11, 2023: Sheep Today, the Lake Creek band is trailing south through Ketchum. They are heading down the sheep driveway/paved Wood River Trail to East Fork Road, and then east toward Triumph. Dogs guarding this flock have reportedly acted too aggressively…

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Mary Austin Crofts Celebration Join in a celebration of the life of Mary Austin Crofts, a trailblazer in our community, on Saturday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at the BCRD Aquatic Center in Hailey. Mary was instrumental in the development of many of our most outstanding community recreation resources, including the Wood River Trail and…

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The other day, while climbing up a trail, I saw a couple of mountain bikers descending rapidly toward me. Assuming they saw me too, I didn’t stop and pull over to the side of the trail, instead I kept riding up. I figured that the descending cyclists would slow to a stop and pull over…

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Closures Starting on Monday, July 31, portions of Baker Creek Road (FS Rd #162) and Norton Creek Road (FS Rd. #170) will be impacted by road work. The Ketchum Ranger District Road and Construction Crew will be working on Baker Creek Road and Norton Creek Road. Traffic will be minimally impacted on Baker Creek Road.…

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