Old Penitentiary Trailhead

Nathan Dowd

Got set of trails for beginners or kids.

Ellen Moore

Great, short(ish) hike that is fairly populated. Folks should know that: 1) a lot of locals and their off-lead dogs hike here (and are super friendly); 2) we did the ascent in 30 minutes and it's a good short heart ❤️ pumper in portions; and 3) if it's been raining, the Old Pen track can be super silty/slick/steep in parts; if it's been dry, it's super dusty/slide-y. Because of the latter, we chose to head right ("Old Pen Trail") at the start of the hike to take the steep parts on the ascent, and take the upper trail (Table Rock #15) on the descent (more rocks, less slippery). We did this as a brief hike before a long car ride home, but next time we'll explore the off-shoots (quarry trail, tram trail, etc) and make it longer. Views of Boise and mountain ranges in distance were fantastic.

Adventurous Spencers

The parking lot was filled with a collection of transportation pods parked ominously close to one another. Homosapiens and their mammal beasts lined the trail. We voyaged to the top and found more earthlings gathering taking photos with one another. We must let mother nova know that the Corona virus we set free is not working.

Sterling Wood

This is one of my favorite spots to go for light hike. You can take the trail up to table rock from here and experience a fantastic view of Boise. There is a large dirt parking lot that usually always has spots available.