Wood River Trail

The Wood River Trail is a 20+ mile paved, multi-use, year-round path that provides a non-motorized connection between the Wood River Valley communities of Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley.

About the Wood River Trail

Explore the Wood River Valley by foot, bike, or skis on the Wood River Trail, a 20-plus mile paved non-motorized path that stretches from Bellevue to Ketchum. Known to locals as “the bike path,” the Wood River Trail is a popular way for residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of the Wood River Valley while learning more about its history.

The BCRD also maintains fishing access points along the Wood River Trail and in other areas throughout the Wood River Valley. Maps for public river access can be found at all local sporting good stores throughout the Wood River Valley, and at the BCRD office on the Community Campus in Hailey.

BCRD E-Bike Resolution

Regulations for E-Bikes on the Wood River Trail and Public Lands

History of the Wood River Trail

The abandoned Sun Valley line of the Union Pacific railroad was identified by a local group of citizens as the perfect location for a “rails-to-trails” conversion. On behalf of the community, the BCRD began construction of the trail in 1984 and completed it in 1991. 

In 2013, a two year levy was passed to fund the reconstruction, resurfacing, and rehabilitation of the WRT. The BCRD completed this work in the summers of 2014 and 2015, guaranteeing that the trail will be enjoyed for another 30 years.

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Your valued support brings quality, affordable, accessible recreation to our community. Whether at Galena Lodge, out on our summer and winter trails, at the Aquatic Center, in our youth and adult sports and activities, or at FitWorks fitness center, these critical recreational programs and facilities exist because of the generosity of our supporters.

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