5 Beautiful Hikes In & Around Boise Anyone Can Do

5 Beautiful Hikes In & Around Boise Anyone Can Do

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"Take a hike, buddy!"

When you live in Boise, that's an invitation, not an insult. Boise locals live in the best of both worlds. The Treasure Valley is surrounded by accessible, free, and fun outdoor activities—and it's fantastic.

Hiking makes people feel alive. It's a natural, nothing-else-like-it high. There's something freeing about hitting up a trail 10 minutes down the road from your office during lunch.

Did you conquer the Pacific Crest Trail on your hour break? No, but you returned reinvigorated and ready to tackle the rest of your day 😎 

The older you get the more you realize it's the balance you find, not the distance you go, that leaves you feeling incredible.

In Boise, hiking is for everyone.

Lucky for us, the City of Trees is surrounded by a wide range of trails, each offering a unique experience. From the picturesque foothills to the pathways alongside the beautiful Boise River, there's a trail for every hiker.

Your time on the trail is what you make of it. Whether it's a leisurely, clear-your-thoughts stroll, family fun, or a challenging physical adventure, you're never far from the perfect Boise-area trail.

What's the hold-up?! Lace up your shoes, grab some water, sunscreen, and bug spray get out there, friend. The five trails highlighted in the gallery below offer something for Boiseans ages 1 to 99.

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