Please join us for a sweet 2.5-mile hike on Saturday April 26th at 10:30 a.m. from Hillside Junior High to Harrison Hollow to learn about a new effort to preserve open space and trails in the Boise Foothills. Following the hike, a new group called the Hillside to the Hollow Coalition will give a presentation (the Media will be invited) to discuss our goal to preserve open space and trails in the 300-acre area. Right now, the entire area is in private ownership.
Families and kids are welcome! The difficulty level of the hike is moderate, with short strenuous pitches in the first mile, and then it’s pretty much a level or downhill cruise for the next 1.5 miles to the finish. Please plan on bringing a water bottle for the hike.
A shuttle service will be available to take folks back to Hillside Junior High.
Idaho Conservation League 2008 Hiking Series
HIKE INFORMATION FORM
Hike Leader: Debbie Johnson
Phone / Email: PHONE CONTACT : Deb Hiller @ 602-7863 ; queenofconservation@yahoo.com
Hike Title: Hillside to Hollow Mid-Week Inspiration Hike
Date of Hike: 5:30 – 7:30, Wednesday, May 14
Hike Description (Location, topic or special features):
This hike is close to town and easy to access after work. It is a great way to break up the work week and gain inspiration from the magnificent views of Boise blooming in the spring and the greening mountains to the north. It will start at Hillside Junior High, follow the ridgeline to the top, drop down a bit and circle back to Hillside on the sunny side of the slopes.
Difficulty of hike: Moderate to strenuous
Elevation gain/loss: Approximately 700 feet
Distance of hike: Approximately 3 miles
Dog friendly (y/n): Y
Family Friendly (y/n): Y
Other notes:
Minimum and maximum number of hikers: Min: 4 Max: 20
Special instructions to hikers: Please wear appropriate foot wear for walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for weather. Bring snacks if you typically eat an early dinner. The uphill portion of this hike will be somewhat strenuous and steep. The reward is a beautiful view at the summit and then a gradual downhill to be easy on the knees. We will be able to view Boise in the spring time during the downhill.
Anticipated conditions (weather, mud, driving conditions, etc.): Sunny, warm and dry.
Time to meet for carpooling: N/A
Where to meet for carpooling from Boise: Meet on the east side of Hillside Junior High (drive around the main building, to the back and park on the side facing the foothills to the east).
Estimated return time to Boise: 6:30 - 7:00, depending upon pace.
Please complete and return NO LATER than March 31st to Marcy Westover at:
mwestover@wildidaho.org or fax to: 344-0344. Thanks so much!
Idaho Conservation League 2008 Hiking Series
HIKE INFORMATION FORM
Hike Leader: Bill Brudenell
Phone / Email: PHONE CONTACT : Bill @ 921-1634 ; billandingrid@cableone.net
Hike Title: Harrison Hollow Foothills Mid-Week Inspiration Hike
Date of Hike: 5:30 – 7:30, Wednesday, May 21
Hike Description (Location, topic or special features):
This hike is close to town and easy to access after work. It is a great way to break up the work week and gain inspiration from the magnificent views of Boise blooming in the spring and the greening mountains to the north. It will start on Harrison Hollow Lane, follow the trails to the ridgeline, then drop down a bit and circle back to Harrison Hollow Lane.
Difficulty of hike: Moderate
Elevation gain/loss: Approximately 700 feet
Distance of hike: Approximately 3 miles
Dog friendly (y/n): Y
Family Friendly (y/n): Y
Other notes:
Minimum and maximum number of hikers: Min: 4 Max: 20
Special instructions to hikers: Please wear appropriate foot wear for walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for weather. Bring snacks if you typically eat an early dinner. The uphill portion of this hike will be somewhat strenuous and steep. The reward is a beautiful view of the mountains and the city at the summit and then a gradual downhill to be easy on the knees.
Anticipated conditions (weather, mud, driving conditions, etc.): Sunny or rain, warm or cold, and dry or wet and windy—anything goes!
Time to meet: 5:30 p.m.
Where to meet for carpooling from Boise: Meet on Harrison Hollow lane. Take a left off Bogus Basin Road onto N. Harrison Hollow Lane, which dead-ends at the trail head. Go past Highlands Hollow Brewhouse. Park on the road and at the trail head. Do not park in the Healthwise or Highlands Hollow parking lots, due to liability insurance requirements.
Estimated return time to Boise: 7:30 p.m., depending upon pace.
Please complete and return NO LATER than March 31st to Marcy Westover at:
mwestover@wildidaho.org or fax to: 344-0344. Thanks so much!
T-shirts are in, get yours while they last !
Listen to what residents are saying about the Hillside to the Hollow open space area:
