Homestead Trail

Mapped as #12 Homestead

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

3.6 mi5.8 kmRound trip

≈856 ft≈261 mElevation gain

3,793 ft1,156 mHigh point

2 hr 9 minEstimated time

Moderate1.8 mi / 2.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Homestead (#12)

Trailhead

Off East Hootowl Drive, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.57596, -116.11096

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Overview

Homestead Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.6 mi / 5.8 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 856 ft / 261 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,793 ft / 1,156 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 9 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,956 ft / 901 m · high 3,793 ft / 1,156 m

Nearby

#108 Harris Ridge TrailHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.4 km
#109 Peace Valley Overlook TrailHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Ron Murray PondsLake · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Harris Ranch Bikeway LoopBike route · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Surprise WayBike route · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Intercon WayBike route · 2 mi / 3.3 km
#101 Basalt TrailHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Lake Forest DriveBike route · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.