Hard Guy Trail

Mapped as #33 Hard Guy

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

9.8 mi15.8 kmRound trip

≈2,103 ft≈641 mElevation gain

5,538 ft1,688 mHigh point

5 hr 14 minEstimated time

Hard4.9 mi / 7.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.4 mi (5.4 km) on FR 231 and FR 275

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: BLM, USFS, Hard Guy (#33)

Trailhead: Shingle Creek Trailhead

Off Boise Ridge Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.70330, -116.10534

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Overview

Hard Guy Trail is a round-trip hike of 9.8 mi / 15.8 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 2,103 ft / 641 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,538 ft / 1,688 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 14 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 3,543 ft / 1,080 m · high 5,531 ft / 1,686 m

Nearby

Old Shingle CreekHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Eagleson SummitPeak · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Boise PeakPeak · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
BumpysHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.7 km
#LT6 To Dry CreekHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.2 km
Gardiner Peak Trail 155Hiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.2 km
#2 Five Mile GulchMountain bike trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Kristin Armstrong BikewayBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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