How long is PARADISE?

PARADISE is about 5.1 miles long, or about 10 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on PARADISE?

About 1,779 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 4,544 and 5,853 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike PARADISE?

Plan on about 5 hr at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on PARADISE?

PARADISE is open to hiking, biking, horses, ATV / UTV, dirt bikes and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.

Where does PARADISE start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 43.54375, -115.24963. Use the Directions button to get there.

PARADISE

Off-road trail network near Fairfield, Idaho · Boise National Forest

Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses ATV / UTV Dirt bikes E-bikes

Length5.1 mi10 mi out and back

Climb1,779 ftround trip

Hike time5 hrround trip

DifficultyModerateestimated

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 43.54375, -115.24963

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Biking, Horses, ATV / UTV, Dirt bikes, E-bikes
Shape: Trail network
Elevation: 4,544 to 5,853 ft
Ride time: 2 hr 40 min by bike
Surface: Native material
Typical grade: TRAIL_GRADE
Managed by: Boise National Forest
Trail number: 620001
County: Camas County, Idaho

Idaho ATV and dirt bike rules

Registration: Yes. OHV registration sticker $12/yr, renews Jan 1.
Visiting from out of state: Yes. Nonresident sticker $12/yr, or valid home-state OHV registration.
Trail pass: Sticker covers trails.
Helmets: Under 18 must wear a DOT helmet.
Young riders: Under 16 must be supervised by a licensed adult on roads.
Safety course: Riders without a driver's license need an IDPR-approved course to ride USFS roads. Free online course.
UTVs / side-by-sides: Same as ATVs.
Good to know: Buy at getoutside.idaho.gov/permits or vendors.

Source: Idaho Parks and Recreation (IDPR), checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.

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Camping nearby

Elks Flat Campground 2.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Dog Creek (Id) 2.9 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Big Roaring River Lake Campground 11 mi away · Directions

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

Nearby trails

YELLOW PINE LOOP 4.2 mi long
YELLOW PINE RIDGE 3.2 mi long
LUPINE GULCH 1.8 mi long
LUPINE RIDGE 1.8 mi long
GREEN CREEK 4.2 mi long
DEER CREEK RIDGE 2.6 mi long

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Common questions

How long is PARADISE?: PARADISE is about 5.1 miles long, or about 10 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on PARADISE?: About 1,779 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 4,544 and 5,853 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike PARADISE?: Plan on about 5 hr at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on PARADISE?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
What can you do on PARADISE?: PARADISE is open to hiking, biking, horses, ATV / UTV, dirt bikes and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
Where does PARADISE start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 43.54375, -115.24963. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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