This trail is a stiff workout with wonderful views over East Boise, in an area that holds a lot of history and is now a wildlife refuge. As you look for mule deer and birds of prey, you may also notice planted rows of trees, or cut terraces in the hillsides. Homesteaders once settled here, and generations of ranching and farming followed. You may find natural springs and snowmelt creeks that sustained them, and which have always been crucial for wildlife. You'll also witness regeneration in the wake of wildfire, including the wildflowers that readily burst from seared soil.