Best Tips & Practices For Responsible Recreation On The Boise Foothills Trails What should you know before you go? - Unsure what the trail conditions are? Check ridgetorivers.org to get up-to-date information & know if it’s a go for the day. - Trail courtesy is so important on the trails. Bikers yield to all, and people yield to horses on the trail. - There are odd and even days for trail use. On odd days it’s downhill bike traffic only. This is so important to know so that you aren’t heading up hill and causing an accident. Even days are uphill traffic only. - Tips for bringing a pet with you. Always dispose of doggie bags in the trash can. If there isn’t one nearby, carry it with you until you find one. Keep a leash with you even on off-leash trails since many trials change in designated areas. Only allow your dog off leash if it is well-behaved and has a great recall. This keeps your dog safe as well as others. - Be aware of trail signage to know what zone you are in and to trav...