Military Reserve Connection Trail

Mapped as #23 Military Reserve Connection

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

1.2 mi2 kmRound trip

≈249 ft≈76 mElevation gain

3,169 ft966 mHigh point

55 minEstimated time

Easy0.6 mi / 1 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, Military Reserve Connection (#23)

Trailhead

Off North Mountain Cove Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.62703, -116.17275

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Overview

Military Reserve Connection Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.2 mi / 2 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 249 ft / 76 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,169 ft / 966 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 55 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,910 ft / 887 m · high 3,169 ft / 966 m

Nearby

Ellis-Resseguie BikewayBike route · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Bannock St West BikewayBike route · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Warm Springs AvenueBike route · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Main St and Fairview Ave BikewayBike route · 2.1 mi / 3.5 km
Parkcenter Blvd BikewayBike route · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Federal WayBike route · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Boise AvenueBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km
Latah St BikewayBike route · 3 mi / 4.8 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.