By Mariah Cannon
Fall time is just around the corner & the Treasure Valley is loaded with trees and places to see Fall foliage. I went on quite a few last year that did not disappoint & I want to share them with you in hopes of inspiring you to get out and explore even when the weather is a little bit chillier, because it is so worth it!
Always remember when hiking, to bring your 10 essentials with you!
Many of these are dog and family friendly! A lot of them are more nature walks than hikes & provide some amazing scenery without a lot of effort. Always check the weather before you venture out to avoid any closures or potential dangerous weather.
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One: Mores Mountain
Distance: 2.1 miles round-trip
Elevation: 511 feet
Hike Type: Loop
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Dogs: Yes! Must be on leash.
This is a great trail just about any time of year, but especially Fall time! There’s so much foliage, so many good views, and less crowds typically than some of the foothill trails I’ll mention below.
Two: Hulls Gulch to Jim Hall Foothills Center
Distance: 1.7 miles round-trip
Elevation: 111 feet
Hike Type: Out & back
Difficulty: Easy
Dogs: Yes!
This is a nice little nature walk – great for families and dogs. The Fall foliage late October-early November is to die for! This photo was November 7th of 2025 and I would say it was a little past peak.
Three: Elephant Rock
Distance: 1 mile round-trip
Elevation: 137 feet
Hike type: Loop
Difficulty: Easy
Dogs: Yes!
This is more of a nature walk as well, but it’s so pretty and the rock formation is neat as well! Great one to do with kids and your family!
Four: Cottonwood Creek Trail
Distance: 1.4 miles round-trip
Elevation: 200 feet
Hike type: Out & back
Difficulty: Easy
Dogs: Yes!
This trail is located in the military reserve and can be combined with multiple other trails to make a longer and more moderate hike. It’s super pretty with fall foliage from mid October-early November.
Five: Boise Greenbelt Ann Morrison Park to E Parkcenter Blvd
Distance: 9.7 miles round-trip
Elevation: 95 feet
Hike type: Loop
Difficulty: Easy-moderate depending on how much of it you choose to do!
Dogs: Yes! On leash.
This is again, more of a walk, but the fall colors are just too good to leave it out! And you can choose to go the full almost 10 miles or turn around when you feel like it, which is nice.
This is all paved along the route and many people recreate here for running, walking, biking, etc. Be sure to be curious of other users.
Enjoy this guide on some epic fall adventures in Boise? Be sure to save it for future adventures!
Let’s get adventuring!
Mariah 🙂
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