Polecat Gulch Reserve offers a network of Boise foothills trails across city and BLM land. Families can choose a shorter route or longer outing through native vegetation and wildlife habitat.
Plan your visit
9387 N Cartwright Rd, Boise, Idaho 83714
- Admission
- General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- Parking
- Use Polecat Gulch–Collister Trailhead at the end of Collister Drive; Cartwright Ridge lot closed through spring 2027
- Restrooms
- Current availability needs confirmation
- Access
- Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
- Setting
- Outdoor
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- Foothills trails
- Scenic open space
- Wildlife viewing
- Trailhead parking
💡 Good to Know
- Open sunrise to sunset. The Cartwright Ridge parking lot at 9387 N Cartwright Road is closed for construction through spring 2027. Use the Polecat Gulch–Collister Trailhead at the end of Collister Drive.
- Dogs must remain on leash to protect sensitive plants and wildlife.
- Avoid the Cartwright construction area and follow posted signs. The planned paved parking and vault restroom are not confirmed open; completion estimates may change. Check Ridge to Rivers conditions before leaving. Stay off muddy trails and choose a route suited to your group.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15