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Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 217 Google reviews · Running trail in Boise, Idaho · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail'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.
Dog-friendly foothills area popular for hiking, biking, running and horseback riding.
What runners say about Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail
“The view from the top is gorgeous, especially in the Fall, because you can look around and see Boise and all the trees changing colors.”
Loved the trail. Fascinating that you have this trail less than 10 minute away from downtown Boise. I started at Grove Trailhead parking lot (find it on google maps) and took 37 owl’s roost trail, then the 39a kastrei trail, and then 39 red cliff trail which brings you back to parking lot.
I really love this trail because once you get down halfway on the dog trail you go to the right instead of the left because the left has days where bicyclists can go downhill on odd days and you can hike up on even days. So we went last Saturday and it was really nice, take the right and about halfway through.
Last Fall, I photographed an engaged couple at Hulls Gulch and it was a fantastic time! I scoped out the gulch before the session and each time, it was a great experience. The hill allows for a variety of hiking with easier and harder paths available!
One of my favorite night hike/ dusk hike areas. There are multiple loops you can take of varying length. Check out the Ridges to Rivers website for trail conditions, leash/off leash and other info. The loop we took was off leash but shared with bikers.
Trail conditions & character
“Check out the Ridges to Rivers website for trail conditions, leash/off leash and other info.”
“The view from the top is gorgeous, especially in the Fall, because you can look around and see Boise and all the trees changing colors.”
“I could have hung out for hours and there is tons of parking at multiple trailheads with port-a potty’s”
“The loop we took was off leash but shared with bikers.”
“Also one of the flatter trails for when you're not looking for elevation gain in your workout.”
Plan your run at Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteblm.gov
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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