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Boise Trails guide
Top 12 locations in United States
byJesse Weber
Live update: Updated April 8, 2022Copy link
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Jesse WeberScenic loops from short to long, with varied natural scenery and big views over downtown Boise.
2. Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberA good starting point for short hikes in the Military Reserve, where you can walk along a shaded creek or up on panoramic ridge.
3. Camel's Back Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberBoise's #1 overlook, the Camel's Back, is a short but steep hike from this public park in North End.
4. The Grove Trailhead
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberStarting point for easy, family-friendly hikes among trees and ponds near Camel's Back in Boise's North End.
5. Hulls Gulch Trailhead and Parking area
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberPopular starting point for hiking or mountain biking on Lower Hulls Gulch and other trails of the Boise Foothills, with lots of options for short or long outings and a variety of scenery.
6. Old Penitentiary Trailhead
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberBoise's most popular hike, Table Rock, begins from the Old Pen Trailhead. From the historic site you'll head straight uphill, with expanding views leading up to the ultimate overlook on top of the mesa. It just might be the best view over Boise!
7. Oregon Trail Reserve - Kelton Trailhead
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberAt the Oregon Trail Reserve you can walk in actual wagon ruts of the Oregon Trail, and learn about the pioneers who first followed this route to the Boise River. These family-friendly trails are easy but scenic, and unlike most other trails in Boise, they are wet-weather friendly as well.
8. Harrison Hollow Trailhead and Parking
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberWalk through the valley or up on the ridge, with views to Boise’s North End and the mountains overhead.
9. Hillside Park Trailhead
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberA convenient starting point for trails in the Hillside to Hollow Reserve, from here you can devise a short or long loop on a broad ridge overlooking the city.
10. 14 Tram Trail Trailhead
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberAlso known as Mesa Reserve Trailhead, this is another way to access Table Rock, and the best place to start for mountain biking any of its famous expert-level trails.
11. Eagle Rock Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberStart here for the short but steep hike up to Eagle Rock, a proudly perched outcrop overlooking the city.
12. Boise Bike Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Jesse WeberFrom kid-friendly pump tracks to dizzying gap jumps, the Boise bike park has something for every rider. But this trailhead is also a good starting point for hiking or biking the trails within Military Reserve.
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