Headwaters Out/Back Trail

Mapped as #LT1 Headwaters Out/Back

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

3.1 mi5 kmRound trip

≈584 ft≈178 mElevation gain

6,106 ft1,861 mHigh point

1 hr 49 minEstimated time

Easy1.6 mi / 2.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.0 mi (0.1 km) on FR 275

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Land Trust of the Treasure Valley, Headwaters Out/Back (#LT1)

Trailhead

Off Boise Ridge Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.73929, -116.11445

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Overview

Headwaters Out/Back Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.1 mi / 5 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 584 ft / 178 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,106 ft / 1,861 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 49 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 5,548 ft / 1,691 m · high 6,086 ft / 1,855 m

Nearby

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Doe PointPeak · 1 mi / 1.5 km
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#120 EastsideMountain bike trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Shafer ButtePeak · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
#33 Hard GuyHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Boise PeakPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Mores Mountain Mountain Bike TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Land Trust of the Treasure Valley.