Central Ridge Trail

Mapped as #22 Central Ridge

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

3.7 mi6 kmRound trip

≈492 ft≈150 mElevation gain

3,271 ft997 mHigh point

2 hrEstimated time

Easy1.9 mi / 3 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, Central Ridge (#22)

Trailhead

Off North Mountain Cove Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.61999, -116.18317

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Overview

Central Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.7 mi / 6 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 492 ft / 150 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,271 ft / 997 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,785 ft / 849 m · high 3,271 ft / 997 m

Nearby

Warm Springs AvenueBike route · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Fort StreetBike route · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Ellis-Resseguie BikewayBike route · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Bannock St West BikewayBike route · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Heron St BikewayBike route · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Park BoulevardBike route · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Parkcenter Blvd BikewayBike route · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Main St and Fairview Ave BikewayBike route · 3.1 mi / 5 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.