Highlands Trail

Mapped as #1 Highlands Trail

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

3.4 mi5.5 kmRound trip

≈538 ft≈164 mElevation gain

3,481 ft1,061 mHigh point

1 hr 54 minEstimated time

Easy1.7 mi / 2.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: BLM, Highlands (#1)

Trailhead

Off East Hearthstone Drive, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.65857, -116.17442

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Overview

Highlands Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.4 mi / 5.5 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 538 ft / 164 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,481 ft / 1,061 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 54 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,104 ft / 946 m · high 3,478 ft / 1,060 m

Nearby

#31 CorralsHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.4 km
#78 Dry CreekHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 2 km
#77 Sweet ConnieHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.3 km
#29 Lower Hulls GulchHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km
#81 Polecat LoopHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
#76 Peggy'sHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
#84 Cartwright RidgeHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Heron St BikewayBike route · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

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