Ponderosa Pine Overlook Trail

Mapped as #LT5 Ponderosa Pine Overlook

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

2.1 mi3.4 kmRound trip

≈387 ft≈118 mElevation gain

5,696 ft1,736 mHigh point

1 hr 19 minEstimated time

Easy1.1 mi / 1.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Land Trust of the Treasure Valley, Ponderosa Pine Overlook (#LT5)

Trailhead

Off North Bogus Basin Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.73301, -116.12496

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Overview

Ponderosa Pine Overlook Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.1 mi / 3.4 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 387 ft / 118 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,696 ft / 1,736 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 19 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 5,476 ft / 1,669 m · high 5,682 ft / 1,732 m

Nearby

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#120 EastsideMountain bike trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
#33 Hard GuyHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Boise PeakPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Eagleson SummitPeak · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Land Trust of the Treasure Valley.