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I'm planning on doing the main route next year. I guess for me, who is old and slow, if you have that much hike a bike you might as well just hike. Hell, from some of the reports I read sounds like I might be doing some hiking on the main route anyway. But I like a little cross-training from time to time, so its all good.
But Casey, one question on the Boise spur, which I will probably be taking from the airport. It looked like you could take the greenbelt to East Highland Valley Road which Ts into Warm Springs Road, East Highland Valley Rd, which turns into West Highland Valley Trail and back to East Highland Valley Road and then ties into 21 about .9 south of the Highland Valley Summit store. It looks like that would cut off several miles on 21, but perhaps with more climbing on Highland Valley. Do you, or somebody from Boise, know if that is a viable/shorter alternative to the get you to main route and keep you off 21 for a bit?
But Casey, one question on the Boise spur, which I will probably be taking from the airport. It looked like you could take the greenbelt to East Highland Valley Road which Ts into Warm Springs Road, East Highland Valley Rd, which turns into West Highland Valley Trail and back to East Highland Valley Road and then ties into 21 about .9 south of the Highland Valley Summit store. It looks like that would cut off several miles on 21, but perhaps with more climbing on Highland Valley. Do you, or somebody from Boise, know if that is a viable/shorter alternative to the get you to main route and keep you off 21 for a bit?
Yes and no. The dirt road is steep with lots of climbing but no traffic. The paved way is easier but longer with traffic after the greenbelt ends at Discovery State Park below Lucky Peak dam. Highland Valley road cuts through the Boise River Wildlife Management Area though and is closed to motorized traffic (don't know about bikes) Nov. 15 to May 1. 21 is not too bad for traffic during the week, but traffic can be heavy on weekends with RV's and boat trailers.