Heroes Trail

Mapped as #8 Heroes Trail

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

1.7 mi2.8 kmRound trip

≈210 ft≈64 mElevation gain

2,943 ft897 mHigh point

1 hr 5 minEstimated time

Easy0.9 mi / 1.4 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, Heroes Trail (#8)

Trailhead

Off West Union Street, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.62348, -116.19160

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Overview

Heroes Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.7 mi / 2.8 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 210 ft / 64 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 2,943 ft / 897 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 5 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,723 ft / 830 m · high 2,940 ft / 896 m

Nearby

Bannock St West BikewayBike route · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
Main St and Fairview Ave BikewayBike route · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Federal WayBike route · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Warm Springs AvenueBike route · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Latah St BikewayBike route · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Northwest Boise BikewayBike route · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Boise AvenueBike route · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Parkcenter Blvd BikewayBike route · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km

Sources

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