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Oregon Trail Trailhead-Ada County
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 Google reviews · Running trail in Boise, Idaho · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 4.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oregon Trail Trailhead-Ada County'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.
Park, trails and exhibits tracing the route of the 1800s Oregon Trail, with basalt formations.
What runners say about Oregon Trail Trailhead-Ada County
“The loop we hiked was short which is great for young children and had a beautiful view on the foothills.”
“Easy walking trails with beautiful views.”
Easy walking trails with beautiful views. Great for all ages with a rich historical background
Great place to come and hike. You are hiking on the trails that over 50,000 people travel between 1840 and 1860. Pretty cool to think about when you put in terms like that. Plenty of trails for all age groups and capabilities. Pets are allow on lease. Just a simple request, pet owners, please clean up after your pets.
Very cool that you can physically look at the Oregon trail, especially fun to visit after playing the video game.
This here is a very good place to get your cardio up with a lot of hiking trails. It’s not real party like the parks but it has its owns natural beauty of grasses and some scrub bushes. There is a line where there use to be a lot more water here in this area.
Trail conditions & character
“My pup can be off-leash, you can choose mostly a flat hike or go up the hill, it has a large parking lot, and there are educational stops along the way!”
“The loop we hiked was short which is great for young children and had a beautiful view on the foothills.”
“My pup can be off-leash, you can choose mostly a flat hike or go up the hill, it has a large parking lot, and there are educational stops along the way!”
“The loop we hiked was short which is great for young children and had a beautiful view on the foothills.”
“My pup can be off-leash, you can choose mostly a flat hike or go up the hill, it has a large parking lot, and there are educational stops along the way!”
Plan your run at Oregon Trail Trailhead-Ada County
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance4.5 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteadacounty.id.gov
- Phone+1 208-577-4575
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
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