Boise, ID: Lower Hulls Gulch Loop

Just on the outskirts of town, this 7-mile foothills loop climbs to 3,570 feet with big views of Boise before returning alongside a trickling stream.

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Trail Facts

  • Distance: 10.8
  • Miles from city center: 2

Waypoints

LHG001

Location: 43.6389541625977, -116.194000244141

Trailhead for Trail 37

LHG002

Location: 43.6395606994629, -116.192321777344

Bear R @ Y, staying on Trail 37

LHG003

Location: 43.6411476135254, -116.183242797852

R @ T onto Trail 39a

LHG004

Location: 43.6411361694336, -116.178039550781

L @ Y then up the hill

LHG005

Location: 43.6424331665039, -116.178024291992

R onto Trail 39

LHG006

Location: 43.6410713195801, -116.17268371582

Superb view of Hulls Gulch and parts of Boise

LHG007

Location: 43.6398658752441, -116.165420532227

L @ Y onto Trail 28

LHG008

Location: 43.6427841186523, -116.159378051758

Small shady area under trees; good rest spot

LHG009

Location: 43.6472129821777, -116.146209716797

L @ T onto Trail 29, following Hulls Gulch
Option: To extend hike, turn R here and follow trail into upper Hulls Gulch

LHG010

Location: 43.6425971984863, -116.184761047363

Cross 8th St.; R onto Trail 36

LHG011

Location: 43.6381187438965, -116.198387145996

Bear L @ Y

LHG012

Location: 43.6369972229004, -116.197692871094

Turn L to head back to trailhead

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