The Ridge to Rivers partnership, led by the City of Boise, is adding two new trail connections and widening a section of the Harrison Hollow Loop Trail to increase accessibility in Hillside to Hollow Reserve. In addition, the trail tread will be converted to an all-weather surface material to allow for improved winter and wet weather use.
“We are committed to creating experiences for people of all ages and abilities throughout the Ridge to Rivers Trail System and these additions will make the Harrison Hollow area more accessible for all,” said Ridge to Rivers Program Manager David Gordon. “Thank you for your patience as the contractor works to add these new sections of trail this summer, and we apologize for any inconvenience to trail users.”
Construction is expected to start on Monday, July 22 and is expected to wrap up mid-September. Please note, the contractor plans to stage materials in the Harrison Hollow Trailhead parking lot, which will result in the closure of a handful of parking spots for the duration of the project.
Hillside to Hollow Reserve is managed in partnership with the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley. The reserve encompasses 260 acres off Bogus Basin Road.
"We greatly appreciate Ridge to Rivers' interest in making new investments in the Hillside to Hollow Reserve,” said Land Trust of the Treasure Valley Executive Director Chris Colson. “The enhanced trail and new trail segments will expand access to trails during wet weather for a wider range of users in our community."
Please stay out of all closed areas for your own safety and use alternate routes as these improvements along and adjacent to Harrison Hollow Loop are completed. Remember, dogs must be on-leash in the trailhead parking lot. Owners should also be mindful of construction equipment staging and use in the area when hiking or riding trails in the reserve with their pets.
To learn more about this project in Hillside to Hollow Reserve and view a map of the new trail connections, visit the Ridge to Rivers website.
The Ridge to Rivers partnership includes the City of Boise, Ada County, the Bureau of Land Management Four Rivers Field Office, the Boise National Forest and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Together, these partner agencies manage more than 210 miles of trails located throughout the Boise Foothills.
