ridge to river trail system

The trails in the foothills of Boise are so easy to access. There are several areas and having the Ridge to Rivers map is necessary to keep from getting off on the wrong trail. We love hiking up here spring, summer and fall. There is a big push to keep hikers and bikes off the trails when they are muddy - to preserve the integrity of the trails and keep them from getting too wide.

Great place to walk the dog. Always wildlife to see. Today we saw a fairly large coyote on the hunt. Trails are well marked, but this time of year there can be muddy and soft spots.

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!

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.

This trail is amazing. Great for running, especially with all the fall colors. It was wonderful to see people using the trail.

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.

I've hiked extensively in Oregon, Arizona and Idaho and as far as municipal hiking systems go this is the best. Trails are very well maintained and generally in good condition (except for the Spring snow-melt). If you like a long hike, try the Hard Guy Trail. Being in Idaho, the vast number of people using these trails are friendly and courteous. Excellent for hiking with dogs off-leash.

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.

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 .

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.

The Ridge to River Trail System is quite impressive. I enjoyed walking all day following it around the city of Boise.

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).

LOVE the trail system in and around Boise. Have enjoyed it on horseback, on foot with my dogs, and on a bike as well. This is a well maintained system and there are trails for everyone.

Awesome trail system. Great learning center for kids and families. I always take my dog here and we have a great time. You can go and never take the same trail twice. It's such a beautiful experience.

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.