Western States Paso Finos
Wilson Creek – Owyhee Foothills in Southwestern Idaho
This is an Excellent Horse Riding Area, lots of trails and loops, rocky scenery,
sandy or rocky trails.
Large parking area, bathrooms have recently been added. No water or
trees.
The Wilson Creek area is also part of a Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse
Management Area. Maybe you will be fortunate enough to see some of the
wild horses.
Wild Horse Photos Courtesy of June Johnson - Thank you June!!!
Wilson Creek is home to lots of wildlife - from lizards, jackrabbits, quail, and
chuckars, to the occasional deer. Rattlesnakes on occasion in the middle of
summer. There are wider roads to ride on where you can keep an eye out for the
snakes, as well as many miles of trails.
This is a
place where horses, bicycles, motorcycles, 4-wheelers, and hikers all share the
trails. 
So be aware and be ready for anything from llamas to fast motorcycles.
There is no water and there are no trees for shade – so plan accordingly. It is a great place for riding in the spring or fall when the weather is not too hot. In the summer, early morning and evening rides are best to escape the heat.
This is a nice place for schooling young horses. There are numerous trails to ride in every direction. The trails are wide and well used, and it doesn’t hurt to have a few brushes with the sagebrush!!!
If your horse has long hooves or shoes, his feet should be fine. Some of the trails have lots of rocks and lava cinders. There are many sandy areas off to the east, so if you don't have shoes on your horses, this is ideal.
There are many loop trails. Just keep your bearings and watch the landmarks and you should be fine.
The Wilson
Creek area has great views of southern Idaho’s high mountain desert scenery.
Mule Deer Spring Wildflowers
Directions from I-84 west of Boise:
Take Exit 38 to Garrity Blvd, turn to the North (becomes Can Ada Rd). Turn Right (East) onto E. Franklin Road (you will see the equine center on your left). Turn Right (South) onto Star Rd. Continue over the freeway – the road is now called Robinson Road.
Continue about 11.5 miles to Kuna Road. Turn Right (West) onto Kuna Road, go 2 miles. Turn Left (South) on Hwy 45 and continue about 5 miles.
Within 1 mile of crossing the Snake River, you come to a Y in the road. Take the Right fork and turn Right (West) onto Hwy 78 (Marsing-Murphy highway).
Continue about 2 miles and turn Left (South) onto Wilson Creek Road.
About 3.5 miles up the road you will find a good parking area.
2008 - Vault Toilet Bathrooms have been installed!!
Wilson Creek Parking Area