Buena Vista Trail

Mapped as #53 Buena Vista

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Garden City, ID

3.4 mi5.5 kmRound trip

≈764 ft≈233 mElevation gain

3,219 ft981 mHigh point

2 hr 2 minEstimated time

Moderate1.7 mi / 2.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Boise Parks and Recreation, Buena Vista (#53)

Trailhead

Off West Hill Road, near Garden City, ID

Coordinates: 43.65167, -116.22753

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Overview

Buena Vista Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.4 mi / 5.5 km near Garden City, ID. Expect about 764 ft / 233 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,219 ft / 981 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 2 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,707 ft / 825 m · high 3,205 ft / 977 m

Nearby

Northwest Boise BikewayBike route · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Wylie Ln Greenbelt ConnectionBike route · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Lakeharbor LaneBike route · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
North Pierce Park LaneBike route · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Castle DriveBike route · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Mountain View Dr BikewayBike route · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Poplar St BikewayBike route · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Main St and Fairview Ave BikewayBike route · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Boise Parks and Recreation.