Accessibility Information

In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with mobility disabilities may use certain other power-driven mobility devices (OPDMDs) on City-owned trails that are open to pedestrians. 

OPDMDs are mobility devices powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines - whether or not designed primarily for use by individuals with mobility disabilities for the purpose of locomotion that is not a wheelchair. 

To ensure safety, accessibility, and environmental protection, the city evaluates each City-owned trail within the Ridge to Rivers network using the following criteria:

1. Device Characteristics - Type, size, weight, and speed of the device.
2. Trail Use - The volume and type of traffic (e.g., hikers, bikers).
3. Trail Design - Width, surface and how the trail is maintained. 
4. Safety Requirements - Whether safety rules can ensure the device can be used safely.
5. Environmental Impact - Whether the device could damage natural or cultural resources or disturb the peach and quiet of the area. 

These factors help us balance access for people with mobility disabilities with the safety and enjoyment of all trail users.

• Wheelchairs and manually powered mobility aids are always allowed on City-owned pedestrian trails. 
• OPDMDs are permitted for individuals with mobility disabilities unless safety or environmental concerns apply. 
• Some trails are closed, off-limits, or restricted - Check before you go. 
• Accessibility Passes - Individuals with mobility disabilities may apply for a pass from Boise Parks and Recreation to use an OPDMD on designated trails. 
• Gas-powered OPDMDs are not permitted. 
• Stay on designated trails - Off-trail travel is not allowed. Devices must remain within the established trail footprint. 
• Operate safely and courteously - Maintain a safe speed and yield to other trail users. A safe speed is generally the average speed of others on the trail. 

Download the City of Boise OPDMD Policy

To help ensure a smooth and enjoyable trail experience, individuals are encouraged to obtain an Accessibility Pass for the use of an OPDMD on City-owned trails. 

While not required, having a pass can help prevent confusion and reduce the likelihood of being stopped by individuals who may have questions about your device. The pass serves as a helpful, visible assurance that your OPDMD is being used in accordance with the City of Boise's policy.

To obtain an Accessibility Pass please bring the following:

• A valid state-issued disability parking placard or other assurance the mobility device is required because of a disability. 
• Documentation showing your device's motor is no more than 750 watts and has a maximum speed of 20 mph. 

Passes are available in person at: 

• Boise Parks and Recreation Administrative Office - 1104 Royal Blvd.
• Fort Boise Community Center - 700 Robbins Rd. 

Questions?
Call Boise Parks and Recreation at 208-608-7600. 

Parking / Trailheads

This area can be reached from:

• 9th Street - 25 unpaved parking spots, 1 paved designated ADA space | Bus Route 16, N 9th Street and W Brumback Street
• The Grove - 24 unpaved parking spots, 1 paved designated ADA space | Bus Route 16, N 9th Street and W Brumback Street
• Hulls Gulch - 11 unpaved parking spots, 1 unpaved designated ADA space

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Trail Details

Gold Finch Trail #35

This trail has a relatively flat grade and little in the way of physical obstacles (some embedded but protruding rocks and exposed roots). There is limited visibility for trail users traveling in either direction in a couple short locations. This is a multi-use trail, though it is in a designated slow zone, and dogs must remain on-leash.

• • Accessible via: Grove Trailhead
  • Trail Length: .34 miles
  • Minimum Width: 48"
  • Maximum Grade: 7-8% for approximately 40 feet; Sustained grades of 5-6%
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 5%
  • Tread Surface Material: Imported natural surface
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5"

Hull's Pond Loop #34

This trail has a relatively flat grade and no obstacles. It does contain one short soft sand section that can be somewhat off-camber (where the outside edge of the trail is lower than the inside edge) on the west side of the pond. Dogs must remain on-leash.

• • Accessible via: Grove Trailhead and Golf Finch Trail
  • Trail Length: .22 miles
  • Minimum Width: 48"

Red Winged Blackbird Trail #35A

This is a pedestrian only trail. It is relatively flat in grade to just beyond the second bridge along the trail (the bridges cross Hull's Creek). Each bridge users will cross is made of wood and is 36 inches wide. It is accessed via multi-use trails but is in a designated slow zone.

• • Accessible via: Hull's Pond Loop on the south end and the Grove Trailhead on the north end
  • Trail Length: .41 miles
  • Minimum Width: 36"
  • Maximum Grade: 11% for 30; Also contains 2 sections of 8-9% for 50' and one section of 10% for 10'
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 5%
  • Tread Surface Material: Imported natural surface
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5%

Owl's Roost Trail #37

Adaptive riders can use Owl's Roost Trail to access Kestrel Trail or it can be looped with the Grove Loop Trail #38 by turning at the junction of these trails at approximately .38 miles for a milder outing. Dogs do not have to remain on-leash on Owl's Roost Trail. It is also popular with mountain bikers. 

• • Accessible via: Grove Trailhead off 8th Street Extension
  • Trail Length: .64 miles
  • Minimum Width: 36"
  • Maximum Grade: 13% for 30'; Also contains 2 sections of 8-9% for 50' and one section of 10% for 10'
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 5%
  • Tread Surface Material: Imported natural surface and road mix
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5"

Grove Trail Loop #38

An accessible pedestrian-only trail that connects with and parallels the current Grove Trail. This loop trail provides a longer experience. Dogs must remain on-leash.

• • Accessible via: Grove Trailhead
  • Trail Length: .64 miles
  • Minimum Width: 48"
  • Maximum Grade: 12% for 10'
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 5%
  • Tread Surface Material: Imported natural surface
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5"

Red Fox #36

This 100 foot long reroute provides improved safety, avoiding sections that can build-up with deep sand that can inhibit use for mobility devices, and connects users with other nearby trails with accessible enhancements.

Parking / Trailheads

Hillside to Hollow Reserve can be accessed from a handful of locations. 

• Hillside Park - 4150 N. 36th St - 60 paved parking spots, 1 paved ADA van accessible spot
• Harrison Hollow - 2690 N Harrison Hollow Ln. - 25 paved parking spots, 1 paved ADA van accessible spot | Bus Route 10, W Hill Road and N Bogus Basin Road
• Ussery Street - Start of West Climb Trail #55 - unpaved parking area, 3-4 vehicles

Dogs must be on-leash in both Hillside Park and the Harrison Hollow Lane Trailhead parking lot. 

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Harrison Hollow Trail #57

This trail is made up of an all-weather surface material consisting of smoother, compacted road mix. It is one of the wider recommended trails with excellent sight lines. The trail is very flat for the first .68 miles. The final .1 mile climbs very aggressively to a saddle at a 16-20% grade and is not included in the maximum grade specification below. Please note, trails leading away from the saddle are too narrow for adaptive bikes or wheelchairs. Dogs are allowed off-leash.

• • Accessible via: Hillside to Hollow Trailhead
  • Trail Length: .68 miles
  • Minimum Width: 60"
  • Maximum Grade: 9% of 25'
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 5%
  • Tread Surface Material: 3/4-minus road mix
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5"

Harrison Hollow Loop Trail #57A

The tread surface on this trail is comprised of all-weather material, providing for a smoother, firmer and more uniform finish. Width varies from 48-60 inches, with excellent site lines. The trail climbs steadily at 4-5%, with sections as long as 200' at 9-10% and a few shorter sections that are at 14%. This trail provides two all-weather loop opportunities when combined Harrison Hollow Trail #57. The longer loop is 1.43 miles and the shorter loop is just over 1-mile. This trail is managed as  controlled dog off-leash and is very popular with dog walkers. 

• • Accessible via: Hillside to Hollow Trailhead
  • Trail Length: .77 miles
  • Minimum Width: 48"
  • Maximum Grade: 14% for approximately 25-30' (three separate sections)
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 6%
  • Tread Surface Material: Packed, hardened all-weather material (3/4-minus road mix combined with topsoil)
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5"

Parking / Trailheads

Please park only in the following designated areas.

Two trailheads accessing this area are located along Mountain Cove Road:

• Cottonwood Creek Trailhead, .5 miles up Mountain Cove Road from the Reserve Street intersection - 20 paved parking spots | Bus Route 16, N Robbins Road and Vogel Drive
• Freestone Trailhead, .9 miles up Mountain Cove Road from the Reserve Street intersection - 8 unpaved parking spots 
• J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park - 30 paved parking spots, 1 ADA van accessible spot, 1 ADA accessible spot | Bus Route 16, N Robbins Road and Vogel Drive; on Access Bus Route

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The Ponds Loop #21

This trail averages 50 inches wide. It is very flat and can be accessed via paved parking. Dogs are required to be on-leash on this loop.

• • Accessible via: J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park
  • Trail Length: .45 miles
  • Minimum Width: 36"
  • Maximum Grade: 14% for 25'
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 3%
  • Tread Surface Material: 3/4-minus road mix
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5"

Parking / Trailheads

There are two trailheads accessing trails within the Oregon Trail Reserve, both located along East Lake Forest Drive:

• Whitman Trailhead, corner of Orchid and Lake Forest Drive - 20 paved parking spots, 2 ADA accessible spots
• Kelton Trailhead, corner of Kelton and Lake Forest Drive - 9 paved parking spots, 1 ADA van accessible spot, 1 ADA accessible spot

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Rim Trail #102

This trail is flat with no obstacles. The .1-mile section on the east end known as the historic Kelton Ramp which links Rim Trail to Basalt Trail #102 is steep, rocky and does not meet accessibility guidelines. All dogs must remain on-leash.

• • Accessible via: Oregon Trail Trailhead to the east, and Whitman Trailhead to the west
  • Trail Length: 1 mile
  • Minimum Width: 40"
  • Maximum Grade: 2%
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 2-3%
  • Tread Surface Material: 3/4-minus road mix
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5"

Oregon Trail #103

There majority of this trail is pedestrian only, with no rocky obstacles. Dogs must remain on-leash.

• • Accessible via: Oregon Trail Trailhead to the east, and Whitman Trailhead to the west
  • Trail Length: 1 mile
  • Minimum Width: 40"
  • Maximum Grade: 9% for 12'
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 3-4%
  • Tread Surface Material: 3/4-minus road mix
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5"

Parking / Trailheads

Parking is available in the Old Idaho Penitentiary parking lot located at 2421 Old Penitentiary Rd:

• 60 unpaved parking spots | Bus Route 17, Old Penitentiary and E Old Penitentiary Road

Parking is available in a designated trailhead gravel parking lot next to Warm Springs Golf Course at 2495 Warm Springs Ave:

• 16 gavel parking spots, 1 accessible spot (follow signage to lot). Provides access to Mesa Reserve Trailhead (Tram Trail #14) and Boise River Greenbelt. 

The top of Table Rock is closed to vehicular access until further notice. Trails and trailheads are still open sunrise to sunset for pedestrian and bike access. Table Rock mesa is closed to all access at sunset. While the Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) manages the mesa, ISHS does not own, operate, or maintain any roads leading to Table Rock. Contact Idaho State Historical Society at 208-334-2682 with questions. 

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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Trail #19A - From Eagle Rock Park to Coston Street

This section of trail is flat with long sight lines. It can made into a loop that incorporates short, steeper grades up to 20%, with the same width, tread material and cross slopes. This is a multi-use trail.

• • Accessible via: Old Pen
  • Trail Length: .38 miles
  • Minimum Width: 48"
  • Maximum Grade: 2%
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 2%
  • Tread Surface Material: Imported natural surface
  • Maximum Obstacle Size: 1.5%

Traveling Eastbound I-84

Take the City Center Exit onto I-184. Take the River Street Exit. Turn left on 15th (heading North). Turn left on Hayes (heading West). Hayes takes a sharp right-hand corner where it becomes Harrison Boulevard (heading North). Go approximately 2 miles and Harrison Boulevard crosses Hill Road and becomes Bogus Basin Road.  

Traveling Westbound I-84

Take the City Center/Franklin Exit. Keep in the left-hand lane to head into City Center on I-184. Take the River Street Exit. Turn left on 15th (heading North). Turn left on Hayes (heading West). Hayes takes a sharp right-hand corner where it becomes Harrison Boulevard (heading North). Go approximately 2 miles and Harrison Boulevard crosses Hill Road and becomes Bogus Basin Road.  

Look for the Bous Basin sales office located at 2600 Bogus Basin Road (Highlands Village) where you can purchase lift tickets, season passes, lease equipment and retail items. Continue 16 miles up Bogus Basin Road (heading North to the J.R. Simplot Lodge base area and parking lot. Rental and retail shops, ticket office, food and beverage, and ski school are all located in this area. 

Ski Area Cat Tracks and Nordic Trails at Bogus Basin

Most snow cat tracks on the mountain and many of the Nordic trails double as hiking and mountain biking routes during the summer months. These routes are wide, though often steep and have areas of limited visibility. It is not uncommon to encounter Bogus Basin service vehicles along the following cat tracks/trails:

• Sunshine
• Pioneer
• Bogus Cree
• Packing
• Lodge
• Cabin Traverse

For more information on trails at Bogus Basin, review the trail map information on the Bogus Basin website.

Parking / Trailheads

• Homestead - parallel parking available along Council Springs Road
• West Highland Valley - 12 unpaved parking spots

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Homestead Trail #12

Homestead Trail follows an old roadbed with good sight lines but steep grades - up to 20%. This is an on-leash trail. A loop can be made with West Highland Valley Trail #11 but utilizing Lucky Peak Road G. This road is open seasonally to full-sized vehicles. To complete this loop, you must travel along Warm Springs Road for approximately 1.5 miles.

West Highland Trail #11

West Highland Valley Trail follows an old roadbed with good sight lines but steep grades - up to 20%. This is an on-leash trail. A loop can be made with Homestead Trail #12 by utilizing Lucky Peak Road G. This road is open seasonally to full-sized vehicles. TO complete this loop, you must travel along Warm Springs Road for approximately 1.5 miles. 

Parking / Trailheads

This area can be reached from:

• 9th Street - 25 unpaved parking spots, 1 paved designated ADA space | Bus Route 16, N 9th Street and W Brumback Street
• The Grove - 24 unpaved parking spots, 1 paved designated ADA space | Bus Route 16, N 9th Street and W Brumback Street
• Hulls Gulch - 11 unpaved parking spots, 1 unpaved designated ADA space

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Crestline Trail #28

This 2-mile trail is a minimum of 48 inches wide. There is a steep 200-foot climb approximately 600 feet beyond the Kestrel Trail junction. Beyond that climb, the trail is flat with good sight lines. We recommend turning around at the junction with 8th Street Motorcycle Trail #4. Sight lines diminish and the trail narrows past this point. Dogs are allowed off-leash. This is a popular trail for mountain bikers.

Kestrel Trail #39A

This one-mile trail is a minimum of 36 inches wide, with uneven tread, but relatively few obstacles other than drain dips designed to mitigate erosion. The first half of the trail from Lower Hulls Gulch trailhead is relatively flat, with some blind corners. The second half of the trail climbs relatively steeply with good sight lines. Dogs are allowed off-leash. This is a popular trail for mountain bikers. 

Red Fox Trail #36

This 1.5-mile trail has a mix of tread conditions ranging from soft sand closer to the Camel's Back area, to road mix at the northern end. The width also ranges from a full road size down to 48 inches wide. Sight lines are fairly good, although the trail is heavily used by mountain bikers and hikers. This trail is relatively flat, with one short, notable climb in the Hulls Pond area immediately beyond the Hull's Pond trail connection. There is a dog on-leash route and a dog off-leash route at Red Fox Trail.

Parking / Trailheads

This area can be reached from:

• 9th Street - 25 unpaved parking spots, 1 paved designated ADA space | Bus Route 16, N 9th Street and W Brumback Street
• The Grove - 24 unpaved parking spots, 1 paved designated ADA space | Bus Route 16, N 9th Street and W Brumback Street
• Hulls Gulch - 11 unpaved parking spots, 1 unpaved designated ADA space

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Corrals Trail #31

The first 1.5 miles of this trail from the Hull's Gulch Trailhead off 8th Street are relatively flat and wide (10-12 feet) with long sightlines. Beyond this point, the trail continues over three miles and becomes increasingly rocky, narrow and steep. Dogs are allowed off-leash.

Hard Guy Trail #33

The first 3.8 miles of this trail follow an old jeep route. The route is wide enough for adaptive mountain bikes, though it's quite steep in places and is a very consistent climb. The final mile of this trail becomes progressively narrower and rockier, prohibiting adaptive mountain bike use. The sight lines are excellent on this trail and dogs are allowed off-leash. 

Parking / Trailheads

Please park only in the following designated areas.

Two trailheads accessing this area are located along Mountain Cove Road:

• Cottonwood Creek Trailhead, .5 miles up Mountain Cove Road from the Reserve Street intersection - 20 paved parking spots | Bus Route 16, N Robbins Road and Vogel Drive
• Freestone Trailhead, .9 miles up Mountain Cove Road from the Reserve Street intersection - 8 unpaved parking spots 
• Ridge Crest - 6 unpaved parking spots
• J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park - 30 paved parking spots, 1 ADA van accessible spot, 1 ADA accessible spot | Bus Route 16, N Robbins Road and Vogel Drive; on Access Bus Route

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Ridgecrest Trail #20

Starting from Ridgecrest Trailhead, the first 1/4-mile of this trail can be combined with upper Central Ridge Trail #22 (.8-miles), allowing one to access Bucktail Trail #20A for a short, enjoyable loop of moderate difficulty. Ridgecrest is a minimum of 40 inches wide. It climbs quite steadily at 10-12%, then in excess of 22% for the final 300 feet before tying into Central Ridge Trail #22. Site lines are adequate throughout. Dogs are allowed off-leash. This is a popular trail for mountain bikers.

Central Ridge Trail #22

From the Ridgecrest Trail junction, Central Ridge Trail #22 continues for .8-miles to Bucktail Trail. The trail follows an old 2-track road before turning into a 38-40 inch wide single track as it crosses a grassy basin. After the basin, the trail again follows the flat 2-track road to Bucktail Trail. The steepest grade on this section of trail is 8%. Sight lines are adequate throughout. Dogs are allowed off-leash. This is a popular trail for mountain bikers. 

Bucktail Trail #20A

This is a mountain bike only trail with lots of rollers, berms and corners. The trail is only open to downhill bike traffic. It is closed to all other uses. The trail has excellent sight lines and is accessible via Ridgecrest and Central Ridge Trails. Dogs are allowed off-leash. Bucktail averages 40 inches in width, with a maximum grade of 10%. 

Mountain Cove Trail #22C

This trail is 1 mile in length. It is relatively flat with open sight lines, and averages 30 inches wide. Some sections are 24 inches wide, but the ground is flat on either side of the bare trail tread. Maximum grade is 13% in several relatively short locations, and maximum cross slope is 13$ on a short, bumpy stretch in the trees. This is a busy, shared use trail open to all non-motorized users. Mountain Cove is designated a "slow zone" trail. 

Toll Road Trail #27A

This .67-mile trail is old roadbed with good sight lines. Trail surface is comprised of 3/4-minus road mix, with embedded round rock protruding as much as 2 inches in a few sections. The trail averages 8 feet in width. It contains several sections of 8-10% grade for 80-100 feet. Cross slop is negligible on this trail. Toll Road can be accessed via the Cottonwood Creek Trailhead. The trail is managed as dog on-leash.

Parking / Trailheads

Parking is available in the Old Idaho Penitentiary parking lot located at 2421 Old Penitentiary Rd:

• 60 unpaved parking spots | Bus Route 17, Old Penitentiary and E Old Penitentiary Road

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Table Rock Trail #15

This is a wide (1-10 feet) 1.59-mile trail with long sight lines. It is a very aggressive climb, with an elevation gain of 800 feet. Users will encounter challenging rock features in the first 1/4 mil of the trail. All other trails in the Table Rock area are too narrow for adaptive mountain bikes.