Hidden Springs includes 810 acres of dedicated open space in the Dry Creek Valley for us residents to enjoy. Observing a few rules of etiquette can keep our open spaces a pleasant place for us all.
Keep it Clean
- Carry your litter with you until you reach a trashcan.
- Help out by picking up a bit of litter on each walk.
- Participate in community clean-ups.
Take Care of Your Dogs
- Leash dogs in all the open spaces in the valley, or in developed areas of the foothills.
- Always control your dog and do not let it harass people or wildlife.
- Be sure to take a plastic bag with you to clean up after your dog. Clean up is required by the Hidden Springs CC&Rs.
- Watch for signs - some locations are off-limits to dogs in the spring to protect bird nesting activity. Dogs are not permitted in the Hidden Springs Wetland and Wildlife Preserve from March through June.
Hikers and Bikers
- Stay on the trails.
- Only use foothills and valley trails when they are not muddy or wet, to prevent erosion.
- Respectfully share the trails with other users.
- Bicyclists slow to a walking pace when passing, and always control your bike.
- Give animals extra room and time to adjust to you. When passing horses use special care and follow directions from the riders.
- Leave gates as you found them, or as marked.
- Observe the signs - bicycles are not permitted on some trails.
Motorized Vehicles
- Motorized off-road vehicles are not permitted in any Hidden Springs open space areas.
- There are areas open to motorized use on the Boise Front-. For A TV trail locations check: link
Plants and Wildlife
- Leave plants and wildlife in the wild for all to appreciate and enjoy.
- Do not dump yard waste or animal waste into open space areas.
- Do not plant or landscape in open space, or place wildlife houses or feeders without authorization.
Questions?
HSTA offices 229-2323