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Kid-friendly bike paths in Boise, ID

Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails

Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer

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Best trails for kids

Chinden-McMillan Bikeway

98

0.9 mi · 100% smooth surface · 95% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom 0.1 mi away
  • Parking 0.1 mi away
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#22C Mountain Cove

92

1.0 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Boise River Greenbelt

91

50.5 mi · 90% smooth surface · 88% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Trails we can't score yet

OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for more than 5% of these trails, so we can't say how smooth they are. Some may be great for kids. Check before you go.

#25A Eagle Ridge Loop

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1.2 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground 0.4 mi away
  • Restroom 0.2 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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#27 Cottonwood Creek

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0.8 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom 0.2 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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#54 Robert Smylie

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0.9 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground 0.5 mi away
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking 0.4 mi away
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#58 Harrison Ridge

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1.2 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground 0.4 mi away
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Boise Greenbelt Bike Route

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1.7 mi · 0% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Parkcenter Blvd Bikeway

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0.9 mi · 7% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Questions parents ask

What are the best bike trails for kids in Boise?

The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Boise are Chinden-McMillan Bikeway (98 out of 100), #22C Mountain Cove (92 out of 100) and Boise River Greenbelt (91 out of 100). 3 trails score 70 or higher.

Chinden-McMillan Bikeway · #22C Mountain Cove · Boise River Greenbelt

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Boise have restrooms?

These trails have restrooms right along the trail: #22C Mountain Cove and Boise River Greenbelt.

#22C Mountain Cove · Boise River Greenbelt

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Boise have playgrounds?

These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Chinden-McMillan Bikeway and Boise River Greenbelt.

Chinden-McMillan Bikeway · Boise River Greenbelt

What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Boise?

Boise River Greenbelt is the longest, at 50.5 miles, with a kid score of 91 out of 100.

Boise River Greenbelt

How are the trails scored?

Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.

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Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-31.