| Type: |
Day Hike - Loop |
| Distance (Total): |
4.0 miles / 6.4 km |
| Elevation Gain: |
500 feet / 152 meters |
| Minimum Elevation: |
6,600 feet / 2,012 meters |
| Maximum Elevation: |
7,100 feet / 2,164 meters |
| Hiking Season: |
- Summer
|
| Things To See: |
- Scenic Views
|
| Difficulty: |
Intermediate |
| Rating: |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
| Nearby Town: |
Boise, Idaho, United States |
This is a nice day hike close to Boise/Bogus Basin. The trail starts at the Shafer Butte Picnic area (a fee area - see link). This is an excellent place for lunch before hiking. It offers huge views of the Boise National Forest and Sawtooth Mountains. The trail offers a few alternatives, an interpretive trail (1 mile loop) and the 4 mile loop that gives 360 degree views.
