Boise Greenbelt Guide

• The Boise Greenbelt is a walking and biking path located along the Boise River and spans over 20 miles. The Greenbelt runs right through downtown and can be a good way to explore Boise, get some fresh air and exercise, or get from one place to another. 
• Please note that motorized vehicles are not allowed on the Greenbelt, with exceptions for motorized electric kick scooters (Byrd, Lime, and similar scooters), segways and other motorized mobility devices, and Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes. Class 3 e-bikes cannot be ridden on the Greenbelt.
• The Greenbelt is open from sunrise to sunset, but people often walk on the Greenbelt outside of these hours. The Greenbelt is generally quite safe during the day (but always be aware of your surroundings) but can be unsafe in the dark due to the lack of lighting in some areas and it is recommended that you exercise caution and remain alert and aware if you must be on the Greenbelt at night.
• Wildlife can often be found on the Greenbelt such as geese, beavers, otters, minks, bobcats, etc. Exercise the same cautions with the wildlife here as you would anywhere else. Don’t feed the wildlife, and don’t pet strange critters!
• It should also be noted that Canadian geese in Boise have earned a particular reputation for being aggressive, although the height of aggression is seen in the spring and early summer as they are with young during these times. However, the geese can be ornery at all seasons, so please give the geese a wide berth when you pass by, making sure to follow traffic rules as you do so. If a goose opens its mouth and begins to hiss, and/or walks towards you with its wings outstretched, it is giving you a warning and you should move around and away from it.
• The Greenbelt is well-maintained but there are some sections that feature large bumps and cracks, especially as you move out East or West from downtown. Exercise caution when walking in these areas so as not to trip.
• The Greenbelt should be treated just like a road or other wide walking path. Please keep to the right of the path unless passing someone, and it is best to give them a verbal or otherwise audible heads up when passing to avoid any potential collisions. Pedestrians also always have the right of way.
• There are some cool columnar basalts near the Greenbelt close to Lucky Peak if you are interested in a bit of a ride to some cool geology!

Map of the Boise Greenbelt and Points of Interest:
https://www.cityofboise.org/media/6659/2022-greenbelt-map.pdf

Rules of the Greenbelt:
https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/bois…

General Greenbelt Information:
https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/bois…