Red Cliffs Trail

Mapped as #39 Red Cliffs

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

2.8 mi4.5 kmRound trip

≈397 ft≈121 mElevation gain

3,360 ft1,024 mHigh point

1 hr 35 minEstimated time

Easy1.4 mi / 2.3 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, Red Cliffs (#39)

Trailhead

Off North Sunset Peak Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.64392, -116.18064

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Overview

Red Cliffs Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.8 mi / 4.5 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 397 ft / 121 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,360 ft / 1,024 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 35 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,943 ft / 897 m · high 3,350 ft / 1,021 m

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Grove St BikewayBike route · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Pleasanton Ave BikewayBike route · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Main St and Fairview Ave BikewayBike route · 2.8 mi / 4.6 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.