Near Bethine Church River Trail
Swan nesting along Boise River.

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Bethine Church River Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
Trail through natural area of riparian vegetation and wildlife nesting spots along the Boise River.
1.6
mi
Distance
22
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Foot traffic only - no bikes.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.58mi
Distance
22ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,739ft
High Point
2,717ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A section of the Boise River Greenbelt that makes its way through a 24-acre natural area of riparian vegetation. Along the way, you'll also see plenty of wildlife nesting areas and enjoy great views of the Boise River. This section of unpaved trail, which is open only to pedestrian traffic, offers a tranquil site. Animals include bald eagles in winter, great blue heron, other raptors, coyotes, fox, and many more.

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