Hawkins Trail

Mapped as Hawkins Reserve Loop

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

5.7 mi9.2 kmLoop

≈427 ft≈130 mElevation gain

4,183 ft1,275 mHigh point

2 hr 44 minEstimated time

ModerateA loop that ends where it starts. 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, BLM, Hawkins (#60)

Trailhead

Off North Bogus Basin Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.70434, -116.16785

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Overview

Hawkins Trail is a loop hike of 5.7 mi / 9.2 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 427 ft / 130 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,183 ft / 1,275 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 44 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,852 ft / 1,174 m · high 4,170 ft / 1,271 m

Nearby

#74 Chukar ButteHiking trail · 0.6 mi / 1 km
#77 Sweet ConnieHiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
#78 Dry CreekHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
#79 Shingle CreekHiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Kristin Armstrong BikewayBike route · 1.5 mi / 2.3 km
#81 Polecat LoopHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
#76 Peggy'sHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
#84 Cartwright RidgeHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km

Sources

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