Best Trails and Hikes in Boise
Boise, Idaho, stands out as an exceptional place to live for hikers, boasting unparalleled access to trails. With its diverse terrain and stunning natural landscapes, Boise offers boundless opportunities for outdoor exploration. At 208 Market, we're thrilled to showcase our favorite local trails, carefully curated to provide hikers with unforgettable experiences, whether seeking a leisurely hike or an adrenaline-pumping adventure. Come join us as we discover the beauty and splendor of Boise's vast trail network.
sources - alltrails.com
Eagle Rock Loop - Easy
1.9-mile loop trail, ideal for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Best from March to October. Dogs welcome, some areas allow off-leash.
Mountain Cove Loop and Cottontail Loop - Easy
2.5-mile loop trail, an easy route typically completed in 56 minutes, ideal for hiking and running. Plan your visit between March and October for the best experience.
Peace Valley Overlook Trail - Moderate
0.8-mile out-and-back trail, offering a moderately challenging route typically completed in 26 minutes. Popular for hiking and running. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Crooked River Trail - Moderate
9.0-mile out-and-back trail, offering a moderately challenging route typically completed in 3 hours and 42 minutes. Welcomes leashed dogs.
Camel’s Back Trails Loop - Moderate
1.7-mile loop trail, offering a moderately challenging route typically completed in 50 minutes. The trail is best enjoyed from March through October and welcomes leashed dogs.
Corrals Trail - Moderate
2.8-mile out-and-back trail, a moderately challenging route typically completed in 1 hour and 20 minutes. Open year-round, the trail offers beauty in every season and welcomes dogs, with some areas allowing off-leash activity.
Bob’s Trail Loop - Moderate
3.9-mile loop trail, known for its moderate challenge and typically completed in 1 hour and 48 minutes. March through October is the optimal time to visit, and dogs are welcome, with some areas permitting off-leash activity.
Table Rock Trail - Moderate
3.9-mile loop trail, known for its moderate challenge and typically completed in 2 hours and 2 minutes. Expect to encounter other visitors during your exploration. The trail is best enjoyed from March through November and welcomes leashed dogs.
Adelmann Mine - Moderate
Boise's 4.7-mile out-and-back trail, offering a moderately challenging route. This area is highly popular for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so anticipate encountering other enthusiasts during your visit. The trail is most enjoyable from April through October and welcomes leashed dogs.
Cervidae Peak - Hard
4.4-mile out-and-back trail, known for its challenging terrain and average completion time of 3 hours and 15 minutes. Expect to share the trail with others. The trail is best experienced from March through October and welcomes dogs, with some areas permitting off-leash activity.
Shooting Range, Whiptail, Sheep Rock & Spring Valley Creek Loop - Hard
14.3-mile loop trail, offering a challenging route typically completed in 6 hours and 24 minutes. The trail is best visited from April through October and welcomes leashed dogs.
Cottonwood Creek Trail - Hard
15.6-mile out-and-back trail, renowned for its challenging terrain and average completion time of 7 hours and 59 minutes. Ideal for backpacking and camping. The trail is best enjoyed from May through September and welcomes leashed dogs.
Bogus Basin Road to Mores Mountain - Hard
8.4-mile out-and-back trail, known for its challenging terrain and average completion time of 3 hours and 33 minutes. The trail is best experienced from June through October and welcomes leashed dogs.
Mount Heinen - Hard
9.5-mile out-and-back trail, noted for its challenging terrain. The best times to visit are from May through September, and leashed dogs are welcome.
