Boise Parks

Polecat Gulch Reserve

N Cartwright Rd, Boise, ID 83714 · 481.5 acres · North River

Parent notes

Foothills loop trails between Cartwright and Collister with a trailhead lot off Cartwright Rd. Sun-exposed, so aim for mornings.

The essentials

Size
481.5 acres
Area
North River
Type
Open Space park
Address
N Cartwright Rd, Boise, ID 83714
Restrooms
No restrooms at this park
Parking
Trailhead lot off Cartwright Rd (per the city)
Shade
Mostly full sun: pack hats and sunscreen

No playground at this park.

Common questions about Polecat Gulch Reserve

Does Polecat Gulch Reserve have a restroom?

No. Polecat Gulch Reserve has no restroom at any time of year.

Does Polecat Gulch Reserve have a playground?

No. Polecat Gulch Reserve has no playground equipment.

Is there shade at Polecat Gulch Reserve?

Polecat Gulch Reserve is mostly full sun, with little tree cover.

Where do you park at Polecat Gulch Reserve?

Trailhead lot off Cartwright Rd (per the city).

How big is Polecat Gulch Reserve?

Polecat Gulch Reserve is 481.5 acres. It is classified by the city as a open space park and is located in the North River area of Boise at N Cartwright Rd.

For the city's official write-up and any current alerts, see the Polecat Gulch Reserve page at Boise Parks and Recreation.

Parks near Polecat Gulch Reserve

The closest other parks, by straight-line distance. See all parks in North & NW Boise.

Stewart Gulch Park 4.3 1.2 mi · North River Playground · Seasonal restroom · Full sun Hillside Park 4 1.4 mi · North River No playground · Seasonal restroom · Some shade Castle Hills Park 9 1.4 mi · North River Playground · Seasonal restroom · Leafy Catalpa Park 8 1.5 mi · North River Playground · Seasonal restroom · Leafy Owens Park 2.5 1.7 mi · North River No playground · No restroom · Leafy Primrose Park 7 2.2 mi · North River Playground · Seasonal restroom · Some shade