Dry Creek Trail

Mapped as #78 Dry Creek

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

14.9 mi23.9 kmRound trip

≈2,382 ft≈726 mElevation gain

5,587 ft1,703 mHigh point

7 hr 19 minEstimated time

Hard7.4 mi / 12 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, USFS, BLM, Dry Creek (#78)

Trailhead

Off North Bogus Basin Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.69160, -116.18211

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Overview

Dry Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 14.9 mi / 23.9 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 2,382 ft / 726 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,587 ft / 1,703 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 19 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,474 ft / 1,059 m · high 5,577 ft / 1,700 m

Nearby

#77 Sweet ConnieHiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Hawkins Reserve LoopHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
#31 CorralsHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
#74 Chukar ButteHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.3 km
#81 Polecat LoopHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
#76 Peggy'sHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
#84 Cartwright RidgeHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Kristin Armstrong BikewayBike route · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km

Sources

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