For hikers keen on a long ramble in the foothills, Hulls Gulch is a prime destination. From the lower trailhead, hike 2 miles up the floor of the gulch, climb the slopes on a 2 mile loop at the top, then return the way you came for a moderate 6-mile out-and-back. Hikers seeking a shorter route can easily skip the loop and turn back down the gulch earlier.

Head up to Bogus Basin for this moderate 2-mile loop hike with mountain air and subalpine views. Summer hikes here in the high country provide a nice contrast to the snowy landscape frequented by skiers each winter.

A nice network of trails crisscrosses the foothills here at Hulls Gulch, and the Red Cliffs Nature Center Trail is a great route to start with. Connect with the Crestline and Kestrel trails to make a moderate 3-mile loop with views of wildlfowers and interesting geology.

Take a 4-mile figure-eight loop hike to one of Boise's classic views. Starting from the Old Penitentiary Trailhead, take the Old Pen Trail up to the viewpoint atop Table Rock with its sweeping panorama of Boise and the Treasure Valley. Loop back down via the Quarry Trail and the Table Rock Trail to return to the trailhead and complete this moderately strenuous foothills hike.

An easy 3-mile loop hike connects the banks of the Snake River to the shores of Halverson Lake tucked against the canyon wall. Head upstream for 1.6 miles, then cut NW to Halverson Lake before hiking back west to the trailhead.

Set out from the trailhead off Highway 21 for an easy 1.4-mile loop on the rimrock above the Boise River. The Ezra Meeker Loop makes for a flat, open hike with connections to other trails for those keen to extend their adventure.

Another great option for views of downtown Boise, and an easier outing than Table Rock. Hike a 1.7-mile loop up from the trailhead on 9th Street to grand vistas on the north side of Boise.