Basalt Trail

Mapped as #101 Basalt Trail

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

3.8 mi6.1 kmRound trip

≈210 ft≈64 mElevation gain

3,002 ft915 mHigh point

1 hr 52 minEstimated time

Easy1.9 mi / 3.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: No pass needed (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: Boise Parks and Recreation, Basalt (#101)

Trailhead

Off East Lake Forest Drive, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.55090, -116.12364

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Overview

Basalt Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.8 mi / 6.1 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 210 ft / 64 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,002 ft / 915 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 52 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,884 ft / 879 m · high 2,986 ft / 910 m

Nearby

#103 Oregon TrailHiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Lake Forest DriveBike route · 0.4 mi / 0.6 km
Intercon WayBike route · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Surprise WayBike route · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Technology WayBike route · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Grand Forest DriveBike route · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Route of the Oregon TrailHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Harris Ranch Bikeway LoopBike route · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Boise Parks and Recreation.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.