Cartwright Ridge Trail

Mapped as #84 Cartwright Ridge

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

4.5 mi7.3 kmRound trip

≈371 ft≈113 mElevation gain

3,399 ft1,036 mHigh point

2 hr 15 minEstimated time

Moderate2.3 mi / 3.7 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, Cartwright Ridge (#84)

Trailhead

Off North Cartwright Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.69282, -116.22667

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Overview

Cartwright Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.5 mi / 7.3 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 371 ft / 113 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,399 ft / 1,036 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 15 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,232 ft / 985 m · high 3,383 ft / 1,031 m

Nearby

#81 Polecat LoopHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
#76 Peggy'sHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
#52 Bill'sHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
#82 Doe RidgeHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
#74 Chukar ButteHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
#26 Upper RidgeHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 3 km
Castle DriveBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Gary LaneBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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