Freestone Ridge Trail

Mapped as #5 Freestone Ridge

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

5.1 mi8.2 kmRound trip

≈1,050 ft≈320 mElevation gain

4,104 ft1,251 mHigh point

2 hr 50 minEstimated time

Moderate2.5 mi / 4.1 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: BLM, Freestone Ridge (#5)

Trailhead

Near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.62741, -116.16748

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Overview

Freestone Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.1 mi / 8.2 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 1,050 ft / 320 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,104 ft / 1,251 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 50 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,041 ft / 927 m · high 4,091 ft / 1,247 m

Nearby

#45 Curlew ConnectionHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
#3 WatchmanHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Hull's Gulch Interpretive TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
#4 8th Street MotorcycleHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
#26 Three BearsHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 2 km
#7 Orchard GulchMountain bike trail · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
#2 Five Mile GulchMountain bike trail · 2.8 mi / 4.4 km
Warm Springs AvenueBike route · 3 mi / 4.8 km

Sources

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