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Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · Running trail in Boise, Idaho · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cottonwood Creek Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
“Beautiful hike with tons of space to socially distance while walking.”
“There is trees and shrubs galore but not much over the trails for shade.”
“It's a very easy hike and perfect for novice trail runners.”
Sooooo beautiful!! There are so many different trails! You can easily hike them all in one day.. or bike them. The terrain is actually good for bikes. Some steep hills, but still beautiful scenery! Watch out for wildlife! I would recommend checking this place out. You have the best of both worlds ..
This time of year is amazing..perfect temperature, flowers..can't go wrong..perfect for biking, walking and dogs love it
One of my favorite places to go hiking. Not a hard hike even for beginners. You can always turn back if needed. I recommend coming here early morning around 6am. The sun won't kill your hike. Very beautiful hills and views. I love seeing the sun rise. Hiking or biking is great for this trail.
Went for a nice hike on a Sunday evening. Easy to hard trails are available. Family friendly and don’t forget the doggies too. Nature is abundant and some shade with trees. Can have a harder hike going further north. Overall it’s a great local hike behind St. Luke’s. Come try it out if you haven’t yet already.
Trail conditions & character
“The views of downtown Boise help Make excuses for stopping like catch my breath.”
“There are a lot of dogs off leash and a lot of people going pretty fast on E- bikes.”
“There are bathrooms in the parking lot and lots of parking available.”
“Just a minimum amount of incline and the rest was pretty flat.”
“There is trees and shrubs galore but not much over the trails for shade.”
“Just a minimum amount of incline and the rest was pretty flat.”
“I started at the bike park which had a restroom and made my way over to the loop.”
Plan your run at Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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