Route Overview
Discover the charming neighborhoods of Boise's North End and North West on this delightful bike route. Enjoy low-traffic residential bikeways, several inviting local parks, and unique micro pathways. This route offers fantastic views of the Boise Foothills, mature trees lining narrow residential streets, and a diverse array of housing styles and historic features. The ride conveniently starts and ends at Camel's Back Park in Hyde Park, where you'll find ample parking and a vibrant selection of restaurants, coffee shops, bike shops, and bars to explore before or after your ride.
Route Highlights
Camel's Back Park
Historic North End
Elm Grove Park
Distinct Neighborhoods
Catalpa Park
Sunset Park
Signed Neighborhood Bikeways
Micro Pathways
Owens Park
Nearby Coffee Shops, Restaurants & Local Breweries
Route Photos
Route Details
Starts At
Camel's Back Park
Route Comfort
Comfortable for Most
Distance
8
Miles
Bikeway Type
Neighborhood Bikeways
Major Crossings
Signalized
Route Attractions
Route Map
City Cycling Guide uses Ride with GPS (a separate platform) to create and share our routes. Using the Ride with GPS route map will allow you to safely navigate this bike route from your phone! To unlock the turn-by-turn navigation features, first subscribe to City Cycling Guide and follow the steps provided in the email you receive. By subscribing to City Cycling Guide, you'll receive access to Ride with GPS features that are otherwise only available to paid users. Once you've completed the steps, you can send the route to your mobile device and get ready to roll! Make sure to turn your Ride with GPS notifications on in order to send routes to your device. If you're a first-time Ride with GPS user, check out our blog post with tips on how to get started. Make sure to adjust your settings to get the most out of the route experience.
Food & Drink
There are several options for food, drinks and beverages along the route. Check out a few of our favorites here. Make sure to explore the Ride with GPS map for locations of some of these local spots! Before you roll out, pick up a City Cycling Passport with great deals a numerous bicycle-friendly businesses along this and other routes!
Safety Tips Before you Roll
1. Bicycles are Vehicles
While there are a few exceptions, bicycles are legally considered vehicles and must obey all traffic laws, signals and signs, just like cars.
DISCLAIMER: The bike route information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a guarantee of safety or suitability for all riders. Conditions on roads and trails may change due to weather, construction, traffic, or other factors. Riders are responsible for using their own judgment and riding within their skill level. Always obey traffic laws, wear appropriate safety gear, and remain alert while riding. The provider of this information assumes no responsibility or liability for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur as a result of using this information.