Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Rim Rock Lane, Murphy, Idaho
A fun and educational non-competitive trail ride
to raise funds for the
Murphy Reynolds Wilson Fire/EMS District (MRW)
Ride your horse or mule on a 5- or 8-mile loop along historic "paths of the past" near Murphy. All breeds welcome!
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The marked trails will wind through parts of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds
of Prey National Conservation Area and the Guffey-Black Butte Archaeological
District.
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Ride parts of the Oregon Trail where pioneers crossed the continent in the
mid-19th century. And trace the route of the historic Boise, Nampa &
Owyhee Railroad.
· Learn about pioneer stockman, Con Shea and the cattle he brought to Owyhee County in 1869. And find out how Guffey Butte got its name
Start any time between 9 am and 1 pm.
Follow signs to the parking area on private land at the northwest end of Murphy.
Draw for prizes at each checkpoint along the trail
Ride fees: $35 per rider ($25 for riders under 15 years old).
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This ride will raise funds for MRW (the Murphy Reynolds Wilson Fire and EMS
District.
MRW is the first
responder for all structural, wildland fires, and medical emergencies in a
330-square mile rural desert area of Owyhee County.
This area includes 30 miles of State Highway 78 from mile post 9 to 39,
more than 10 recreational trail head/parking lots, and two airports.
The southern border extends past the Rabbit Creek Road and Reynolds Creek
Road junction. The organization consists of 47
volunteers (fire fighters and EMT's). They respond to more than 110
emergency medical calls (including some from equestrians) and more than 30 fire
and extraction incidents each year. Many of the people they assist are
from Ada, Canyon, and Elmore Counties. All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase needed
equipment for the district.
For
more information contact Karen Steenhof
karensteenhof@gmail.com