Harrison Hollow Trailhead and Parking

Name: Harrison Hollow Trailhead and Parking
Address: 2899 N Harrison Hollow Ln, Boise, ID 83703, USA, Boise, ID, US
Telephone: (208) 493-2531
Rating: 4.7

4.7(243) Boise, ID

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About Harrison Hollow Trailhead and Parking

Harrison Hollow offers a diverse hiking experience in Boise with superb city views, varied trails for all levels including an accessible main path, and additional recreational amenities near the parking area. It's notably dog-friendly and a great spot for both casual strolls and more strenuous training.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families with social dogs looking for a popular hiking spot.Active families seeking diverse hiking challenges and training opportunities.Parents wanting great city views during their hike.Families who enjoy combining hiking with a picnic or casual park play (basketball, horseshoes).Hiking on breezy or semi-warm days to counteract the lack of shade.

Why families love it

Varied terrain with multiple loop options for diverse hiking experiences.
Superb panoramic views of the city, looking south from downtown to the Owyhees, and to the west.
Trails suitable for all levels, including an all-weather, accessible main trail.
Dog-friendly environment, popular with other hikers and their social dogs.
Additional amenities available next to the parking lot: a picnic table, horseshoe pit, and basketball hoops.
Excellent for fitness training due to included inclines and steep downhill sections.

Insider tips

**Sun Protection:** Always bring water, wear a hat, and apply sun protection due to the complete lack of shade.
**Footwear:** Hiking shoes or a good pair of tennis shoes are sufficient for the terrain.
**Navigation:** Be aware that Google Maps may be outdated; look for new trails on-site.
**Trail Choice:** Stick to single-track trails and those on the sides of the hill; avoid the wide, slippery trails that go directly up the face due to erosion risks.
**Timing:** Consider visiting on a breezy or semi-warm day to mitigate the lack of shade.

Good to know before you go

Hot, sunny days without adequate sun protection and water, due to zero shade.
Mountain biking, as trails are narrow, confined, and have high foot traffic.
Hiking on the wide trails that go directly up the face of the hill, especially after rain, due to slipperiness and erosion risk.
No shade cover anywhere on the trails, making it challenging on hot or very sunny days.
Certain areas are prone to erosion; wide trails going directly up the face of the hill are slippery and should be avoided.

Crowds: Can have 'lots of other hikers and their doggies'.
Food: Picnic tables available next to the parking lot, implying outside food is welcome for picnics. No explicit rules on trailside food were mentioned.
Accessibility: Features an 'all-weather, accessible main trail'.
Safety: Strong recommendation from users to stick to side trails and avoid wide, slippery face trails due to erosion and safety concerns.

What parents say

Parley Bates

5.0

"Great hike! No shade. Easy terrain. Hiking shoes or a good pair of tennis shoes will do just fine. Bring water. This is a fantastic hike on a breezy day. 10/10 recommend. You can access the trailhead from Hillsdale park."

7 months ago

Tony and Janat H

5.0

"Another fantastic place to hike in Boise! It has varied terrain with several loops and provides superb views of the city looking south, from downtown to the Owhyhees, and to the west. I wouldn't recommend it for mountain biking because of the confined area, narrow trails, more foot traffic, and a dog-friendly area. *Note*: Google Maps is out of date and doesn't show the new trails. The area is prone to erosion and we strongly recommend that you stick to the trails on the sides of the hill, not the one that go up the face (they are wide and slippery). The single track trails provide a more plea"

3 years ago

Rosy Broncheau

5.0

"My daughter and I hiked this trail for the first time. No shade so I would recommend going on a semi-warm day, take some water, and wear a hat. There is a picnic table, horse shoe pit, and basketball hoops next to parking lot. We didn't hike too far, but we did overlook some houses that were back in there."

5 years ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.