Safe Bike Routes in Boise

Boise's Greenbelt along the Boise River is one of the best urban trails in the West. Add foothills riding and a strong cycling culture and you get an underrated cycling city.

Top 10 Safest Routes in Boise

1
Boise River Greenbelt
25 miles
Car-free trail along the Boise River through downtown, parks, and nature areas. The city's cycling backbone.
2
Military Reserve Trails
6 miles
Foothills single-track above downtown with valley views. Mountain biking.
3
Harrison Boulevard Bikeway
3 miles
Tree-lined boulevard through the North End neighborhood. Elegant residential cycling.
4
Eagle Island Path
4 miles
West Boise trail to Eagle Island State Park. Flat with river views.
5
Table Rock Road
3 miles
Climb to the iconic Table Rock for panoramic valley views. Challenging but rewarding.
6
Hyde Park Loop
4 miles
North End neighborhood ride through Boise's most charming area. Cafes and shops.
7
Lucky Peak Loop
12 miles
Ride to Lucky Peak Reservoir east of the city. Rolling terrain with mountain scenery.
8
Warm Springs Avenue
5 miles
Historic road east through geothermal neighborhood to the Boise River.
9
Veterans Memorial Park Path
2 miles
Downtown park path along the river with memorial gardens.
10
Bogus Basin Road
16 miles
Epic mountain climb to the ski resort. 3,400 feet of elevation gain.

Boise Cycling Infrastructure

100+ Miles of Bikeways

The Boise River Greenbelt provides 25 miles of car-free riding through the heart of the city. The Ridge to Rivers trail system adds mountain biking in the foothills. Boise GreenBike share covers downtown.

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