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Boise River Greenbelt
Along both banks of the Boise River, from Lucky Peak through downtown Boise · Boise, ID
Why you should go…
The Boise River Greenbelt is a mostly paved pathway that follows both banks of the Boise River from Lucky Peak through Boise, Garden City and Eagle. You can walk, run or cycle it, and motorized vehicles are not allowed. The path gives pedestrian access to the city's riverside parks, a chain known as the Ribbon of Jewels, and passes wildlife habitat that draws birders. The idea dates to a 1962 city plan, and the first parcels were donated in 1967.
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Good to know
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
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