Boise River
The Boise River courses through southwest Idaho from the Boise National Forest into downtown Boise and beyond to the Snake River, offering urban trails, whitewater rapids, and fishing.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Western United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Ada County |
| City | Boise |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 43.6004 |
| Longitude | -116.2035 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEStarting high in the Boise National Forest and flowing roughly 40 miles to join the Snake River in Downtown Boise, the Boise River is a centerpiece of Idaho’s capital — a conduit of recreation, transport, and city identity. Its upper reaches are steeper and colder, with whitewater sections popular among experienced kayakers and rafters, while downstream areas host meandering trails, parks, and urban beaches near the city core. The river corridor supports diverse activity hubs — from the Heart of Boise area near downtown to quieter stretches in Garden City, with trail connections to bike paths, pedestrian bridges, and greenway parks. Whether you're *casting for Oncorhynchus mykiss* (sockeye), birdwatching along riparian zones, paddleboarding on calmer pools, or simply watching sunset light on the water, the __Boise River__ provides a dynamic mix of nature and urban life**.
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