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The Military Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 690 Google reviews · Running trail in Boise, Idaho · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Military Reserve'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.
Rustic natural-terrain park with trails, an archery range, a military cemetery & off-leash dog area.
What runners say about The Military Reserve
“A beautiful place to run with incredible trails, there are huge elevation changes so the climbs can be tough but it's worth the view of the city.”
My new favorite trail to walk the dogs! People are super friendly as well. Perfect place to decompress. Bring your water bottle since the water fountain is a hit or miss.
We parked down by the military reserve, but this review is for the trail system itself. This was an unexpected trail-runners dream find! We were looking for some local trails to run on during a short stop-over, and wow! I thought we'd just find some old dusty road. Not so! I had no idea that Boise had these trails.
Ok if you haven't been here, it's about to be your new favorite place in boise. I've been going here with my dog for years and I never tire of it. There's long trails and they all loop together so you can't really get lost, they'll all get you home eventually.
SOoooo much to explore!! Dog trails, bike trails, horse trails.... human trails... well, you get the point! There is literally, a seemingly- never ending system of trails all around, that just beckon you to wander one direction or the other!
Trail conditions & character
“I've been going here with my dog for years and I never tire of it.”
“A beautiful place to run with incredible trails, there are huge elevation changes so the climbs can be tough but it's worth the view of the city.”
“A beautiful place to run with incredible trails, there are huge elevation changes so the climbs can be tough but it's worth the view of the city.”
“There is horse trailer parking so we feel allowed to be there.”
“Just make sure to use a restroom ahead of time- only one up there and sadly, it’s not always stocked.”
“Bring your water bottle since the water fountain is a hit or miss.”
Plan your run at The Military Reserve
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.cityofboise.org
- Phone+1 208-384-4422
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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