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Shane's Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Boise, Idaho · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Shane's 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.
Bikers' and runners' multi-use trail with views of the city.
What runners say about Shane's Trail
Love Shane's trail... and five mile, a bit up the road. Shane's is gentle and open. A wonderful hike with expansive views in every direction.
Most exposed of all the trails off Rocky Canyon Road. Good easy to intermediate trails for beginner/intermediate. Good for building stamina back up and logging simple miles on your legs.
Super easy to get to & a fairly quick 5-mile jaunt. You can easily trail run it.
What an honor to hike this trail!!! I can’t believe it was named after the one and only Shane Hall. He is such an inspiration to people all over the world!!! Hiking this trail is like sharing a moment with him and breathing in all he has done for the state of Idaho.
Trail conditions & character
“Well maintained trail that has an immediate steep climb to give you incredible views and access to other trails to explore the nearby foothills and canyon.”
“Well maintained trail that has an immediate steep climb to give you incredible views and access to other trails to explore the nearby foothills and canyon.”
“Not overly technical, great views of the foothills and downtown Boise.”
Plan your run at Shane's Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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