Kestrel Trail

Mapped as #39A Kestrel

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

1.9 mi3.1 kmRound trip

≈322 ft≈98 mElevation gain

3,235 ft986 mHigh point

1 hr 13 minEstimated time

Easy1 mi / 1.6 km one way. 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, Kestrel (#39A)

Trailhead

Off North Sunset Peak Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.64218, -116.18512

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Overview

Kestrel Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.9 mi / 3.1 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 322 ft / 98 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,235 ft / 986 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 13 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,897 ft / 883 m · high 3,225 ft / 983 m

Nearby

Heron St BikewayBike route · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Ellis-Resseguie BikewayBike route · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Fort StreetBike route · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Bannock St West BikewayBike route · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Main St and Fairview Ave BikewayBike route · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Northwest Boise BikewayBike route · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Warm Springs AvenueBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km
Latah St BikewayBike route · 3 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

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