Polecat Loop

Mapped as #81 Polecat Loop

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

5.9 mi9.5 kmLoop

≈827 ft≈252 mElevation gain

3,491 ft1,064 mHigh point

3 hr 1 minEstimated time

ModerateA loop that ends where it starts. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: BLM, Boise Parks and Recreation, Polecat Loop (STM) (#81)

Trailhead: Polecat Gulch Trailhead

Off North Cartwright Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.68983, -116.21969

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Overview

Polecat Loop is a loop hike of 5.9 mi / 9.5 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 827 ft / 252 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,491 ft / 1,064 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 1 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,133 ft / 955 m · high 3,471 ft / 1,058 m

Nearby

#76 Peggy'sHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
#84 Cartwright RidgeHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
#52 Bill'sHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
#82 Doe RidgeHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
#74 Chukar ButteHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
#26 Upper RidgeHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 3 km
Castle DriveBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Gary LaneBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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