Idaho Non-Motorized Trails Program

09/25/2026

Dynamic pricing = $80 weekday yurt stays. Your escape awaits! 🛖🌲

09/24/2026

Winter trail prep is underway! Our crew has been out getting trails ready for the season, and Alpine Trail and Twister Trail are now cleared. The photos below show a before-and-after from Alpine Trail. ❄️

Wayout Trail is also cleared, thanks to the hard work of the Idaho Trails Association, who removed 72 trees from the trail. 🙌🌲

Here's a map of the area: https://arcg.is/1GG9HG2

09/22/2026

Check out the link in our bio to book your fall stay. 🌄🥾

09/21/2026

Thank you to our incredible wood splitting volunteers, who are helping us get the Idaho City Yurts ready for the upcoming winter season! ❄️🛖

09/04/2026

Book your fall stay today through the link in our bio. 🍂🛖

08/28/2026

🪓 Help us stock the Idaho City Backcountry Yurts for winter!

We’re looking for volunteers for our annual wood splitting and stacking days at the yurts. Our main focus will be firewood, with some light maintenance, brush removal, or trail work as time allows.

📅 September 10: Hennessy & Skyline
📅 September 17: Stargaze & Rocky Ridge
📅 September 24: Banner & Elkhorn
⏰ 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
📍 Meet at the IDPR office in Boise and carpool to the yurts

Bring lunch, plenty of water, work gloves, closed-toed shoes, long pants, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!

Interested? Email [email protected] with the date you’d like to volunteer and let us know if you have a high-clearance 4WD vehicle and are willing to drive. Spots are first come, first served!

Volunteers are also welcome to stay at the yurt the night after the workday. 🏕️

08/25/2026

The crew cut out the Valley Trail out of Whoop-Um-Up 🎉Here's a map link: https://arcg.is/1WLqen2

Please remember that Crooked River Trail remains closed due to the Crooked River Fire. Stay safe and enjoy the trails!

08/21/2026

🔥 Crooked Fire Update for Yurt Guests

All Idaho City Backcountry Yurts remain OPEN. At this time, there are no closures affecting the yurts.

However, the Boise National Forest has closed several roads and trails in the area, including the Crooked River Trail. If you’re planning to hike, bike, or explore the area during your stay, please check the current Forest Service closures before heading out and respect all posted closures.

07/29/2026

The Idaho City Backcountry Yurts aren't just for winter. Summer is a beautiful time to visit—cool mountain mornings, wildflowers, and plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding trails and forests. Thanks to KTVB for featuring the yurts and sharing a little bit about what makes this place so special.

Read the story below. ⬇️

From their origins in Central Asia to the mountains of Idaho, yurts offer a unique way to experience the outdoors with a few extra comforts along the way.

07/16/2026

Stargaze Yurt got a major refresh! The crew just finished installing a fresh outer skin. Here's a look at the process and the finished product. ✨🛖