I love that there is easy access to foothill trail systems, just outside of Boise. We loved taking a morning run through the CamelBack trails, and a morning hike up TableRock. So much fun! Nothing I didn't like about this.
The Ridge to River Trail System is quite impressive. I enjoyed walking all day following it around the city of Boise.
The 8th Street ATV trail should be removed from this trail system. There is two-way traffic and the path is too narrow to safely allow an ATV and another person, little lone another ATV. The trail is cut into the side of the hill so backing up, or getting off the trail to allow one to pass can be dangerous when the chance meeting happens. Please use with extreme caution, or save yourself and don't use it. Good for biking or hiking....but NOT ATV's.
This trail is amazing. Great for running, especially with all the fall colors. It was wonderful to see people using the trail.
There are no mountain bike specific trails. Other cities are on board with this idea, but not Boise. What a shame! We all get in each other's way because there are no trails just for bikes. Get with the program Boise!
my ole lady and i went for a hike up one of them barren hills yall got there in boise. it was sure a good time would go agian.
This is an extensive path system that mainly runs around the foothills just to the north of Boise. We still have lots of area to cover, but what we have hiked has been beautiful (and tiring).
We rode the majority of this trail. Mostly flat with many shady areas. Its fun to see the giraffes as you ride by the zoo. You also get a taste of the BSU campus and lots of river views. Towards the end you can stop and watch the white water park action.
As a runner, I use the ridge to rivers trails often. They are easily accessible, offer miles of trails for runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians alike (I have even seen a trail unicycle!). The hills also challenge your legs and lungs. the scenes are always changing with the seasons and the soft ground is easy on your joints. Dogs are welcome, too, but you must bring a leash, pick up your dog's poop, and follow rules about on-leash and off-leash trails.
so many trails it's hard to choose, sort of depends on the mood I'm in. I'm a runner so getting up high in the hills provides a new outlook when you are looking out over the city surrounded by trees and nature. It's definitely my zen therapy! Any trails that leave from Camel's Back with get you a variety of distance, challenge and destination. Check out the Ridge to Rivers website for more information or better yet, buy a hiking/trails book from author Scott Marchant. We have never been disappointed in any of his hikes we've chosen .