is better. This is a good route for bikepacking, especially with the single track options. The new bikepacking gear is well conceived, light weight and heavy duty, and it is worth investigating before you leave on your trip. The Adventure Cycling Association maps for this route are generally very good but adequate navigation skills and good judgement is important. Riders should be self-sufficient and carry camping equipment as commercial lodging is not always available. It is also helpful to be skilled in bike maintenance and repair. Hot Springs Riders on the Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route can access the following developed hot springs as well as many natural, undeveloped hot springs: Baumgartner Hot Springs Easley Hot Springs Burgdorf Hot Springs Gold Fork Hot Springs Silver Creek Plunge Hot Springs Terrace Lakes Hot Springs References Bicycle tours