Agendas & Public Notices

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Announces that a Recreation Trails Program Grant Application will be submitted for maintenance of the Idaho Centennial Trail. The Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT) was established by IDPR’s board in 1990. It spans over 950 miles, starting at Idaho’s southern border with Nevada and ending at its northern border with Canada. The original vision for the ICT mirrored the country’s other iconic thru-hiking trails, including the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails. However, for more than 30 years, there was no dedicated funding source for its maintenance. This lack of funding has left several sections of the ICT unsafe and nearly impassable.

The ICT has the potential to become an exceptional recreational resource for a wide range of users. A well-maintained ICT would showcase Idaho’s most spectacular landscapes – sagebrush deserts, flower-filled alpine meadows, dense cedar forests, striking river canyons, and high mountain lakes – and provide opportunities for off-highway vehicle riders, mountain bikers, stock users, hikers, and backpackers. But, without significant maintenance, conditions will continue to deteriorate until the trail becomes unusable.

This project would fund the maintenance of about 24 miles of the Idaho Centennial Trail. It would benefit all non-mechanized users by improving trail conditions. By clearing logs and brush, this project will improve safety, accessibility, and the user experience. Additionally, the project will benefit communities adjacent to the ICT by attracting more visitors, who contribute to local economies.

The grant request is for $83,000.

If you have any comments or questions related to this project or the application, please contact Hailey Husband, Non-Motorized Trails Program Coordinator, at (208) 514-2419 or hailey.husband@idpr.idaho.gov. Written comments or letters should be sent to Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Attn: Hailey Husband, 5657 E. Warm Springs, Ave. Boise, ID 83716.