BOISE, Idaho — Two new trail connections are coming to a popular hiking trail in the Boise Foothills with construction starting on July 22, Ridge to Rivers announced in a press release.
The Ridge to Rivers partnership, which is led by the City of Boise, is adding two new trail connections and is widening a section of the Harrison Hollow Loop Trail in an effort to increase accessibility in Hillside to Hollow Reserve.
Additionally, the trail tread will be reworked to an all-weather surface material to allow for "improved winter and wet weather use," Ridge to Rivers said Monday.
"We are committed to creating experiences for people of all ages and abilities throughout the Ridge to Rivers Trail System and these additions will make the Harrison Hollow area more accessible for all," Ridge to Rivers Program Manager David Gordon said. "Thank you for your patience as the contractor works to add these new sections of trail this summer, and we apologize for any inconvenience to trail users."
Construction for this project begins Monday, July 22, and is expected to conclude by the end of August. Contractors plan on staging materials in the Harrison Hollow Trailhead parking lot, which will result in the closure of a handful of parking spots.
"We greatly appreciate Ridge to Rivers' interest in making new investments in the Hillside to Hollow Reserve," Land Trust of the Treasure Valley Executive Director Chris Colson said. "The enhanced trail and new trail segments will expand access to trails during wet weather for a wider range of users in our community."
Ridge to Rivers asks trail users to stay out of closed areas for safety reasons, and use alternate routes.
As a reminder, they said that dogs must be on-leash in the trailhead parking lot.
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