Old Pen Trail

Mapped as #15A Old Pen

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

1.2 mi1.9 kmRound trip

≈279 ft≈85 mElevation gain

3,068 ft935 mHigh point

54 minEstimated time

Moderate0.6 mi / 1 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, Old Pen (#15A)

Trailhead: Old Penitentiary Trailhead

Off East Old Penitentiary Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.60354, -116.16247

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Overview

Old Pen Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.2 mi / 1.9 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 279 ft / 85 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,068 ft / 935 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 54 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,776 ft / 846 m · high 3,061 ft / 933 m

Nearby

Warm Springs AvenueBike route · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Parkcenter Blvd BikewayBike route · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Boise AvenueBike route · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km
Bannock St West BikewayBike route · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Harris Ranch Bikeway LoopBike route · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Federal WayBike route · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Main St and Fairview Ave BikewayBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Shoshone 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.