Ridge To Rivers

Name

Ridge To Rivers

Legal name

Ridge to Rivers Partnership (City of Boise Parks and Recreation)

Website

https://ridgetorivers.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ridge to Rivers is a public multi-agency partnership, led by the City of Boise, that manages 220+ miles of free recreational trails across nine reserves in the Boise Foothills, serving hikers, bikers, equestrians, e-bike users, and families in Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Trail Management and Outdoor Recreation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation & Access Services (Shuttles, Ferry Access, Scenic Drives Permits) (THAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Public trail management
• Outdoor recreation services
• Trail maintenance programs
• Multi-use trail systems
• Urban foothills recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The Ridge to Rivers Trail System is supported in part through donations from generous trail users. Tax-deductible donations can be made online or by mailing a check to the organization.
2. Trail Map Sales: Physical paper trail maps sold for $10 at various retail locations throughout the Treasure Valley. Proceeds support future map printings and trail projects.
3. Digital Map Sales: PDF maps available through Avenza Maps app for $4.99, allowing users GPS-based location tracking on the trail system.
4. Special Events Permits: Race and fun run permits are available under special use guidelines, subject to review due to erosive soils and heavy trail use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ridge to Rivers manages a 220+ mile multi-use trail system across the Boise Foothills as a multi-agency government partnership led by the City of Boise. It provides free public trail access, trail information through an interactive digital map, daily condition reports, physical and digital maps for sale, volunteer stewardship programs, and e-bike trail access on designated motorized routes.

Product overview

Ridge to Rivers is a trail management partnership led by the City of Boise, managing over 220 miles of trails in the Boise Foothills. The organization provides trail information services through an Interactive Map, Trail Condition Reports, and various map products (Free PDF Map, Avenza Maps PDF for $4.99, and Paper Maps for $10). Additional services include E-Bike Trails access (approximately 52 miles), Trail News updates, a Volunteer Trail Ranger Program, an Adopt a Trail Program, and a donation program. The partnership includes City of Boise, Ada County, Bureau of Land Management, Boise National Forest, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interactive Trail Map Online interactive mapping feature that lets trail users browse and filter all trails and trail areas, view live trail conditions, and access feature information. Available to the general public free of charge via the Ridge to Rivers website.
• Trail Condition Reports Daily trail condition reports posted on the website and Facebook, with live conditions reflected on the Interactive Map. Available free of charge to general public trail users.
• Free PDF Trail Map Downloadable PDF map of the Ridge to Rivers Trail System available free for online, offline, or print use. Targeted at general public trail users.
• Avenza Maps Digital PDF Digital PDF map available for purchase and download via the Avenza Maps app, enabling GPS-based location tracking on the trail system. Sold for $4.99. Targeted at hikers, runners, and bikers who want mobile GPS navigation.
• Paper Trail System Maps Physical paper maps of the Ridge to Rivers and Shafer Trail Systems sold for $10 each at Boise Parks and Recreation Admin Office, Bandanna Running, BLM State Office, Eastside Cycles, Idaho Mountain Touring, McU Sports, Reed Cycle, R.E.I., and Shu's Idaho Running Company.
• E-Bike Trail Access Approximately 52 miles of motorized trails and primitive roads designated for electric-powered bicycles. Includes specific designated routes and accessibility pass requirements on federal land sections. Targeted at e-bike users in the Boise Foothills.
• Trail News Service Ongoing updates covering trail projects, closures, new trail constructions, wildlife alerts, and seasonal information about the Boise Foothills. Available to the general public via the Ridge to Rivers website.
• Donations Program

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of BoisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Lead agency for the Ridge to Rivers partnership. The City of Boise Parks and Recreation Department employs the trail crew and manages day-to-day operations. Maintains the official website, social media, and coordinates volunteer programs.
• Ada CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency contributing to the multi-agency partnership managing the Boise Foothills trail system. Contributes funding and expertise through Ada County Parks and Waterways.
• Bureau of Land Management (Four Rivers Field Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner managing BLM lands within the trail system, including portions of Polecat Gulch Reserve. Provides federal land access and regulatory oversight for trail development on public lands.
• Boise National ForestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Forest Service partner providing access to National Forest lands within the Ridge to Rivers system, including Bogus Basin area trails. Manages trails above Bogus Basin Road.
• Idaho Department of Fish and GamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner contributing wildlife expertise. Provides biological guidance for wildlife protection, seasonal closures, and habitat management in the Boise Foothills.
• Land Trust of the Treasure ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly manages Hillside to Hollow Reserve with the City of Boise, contributing to open space preservation and conservation efforts.
• Satz FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated land to the City of Boise for open space preservation, enabling construction of the River View Trail in Table Rock Reserve.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ridgetorivers

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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