Shingle Creek Trail

Mapped as #79 Shingle Creek

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

10.1 mi16.2 kmRound trip

≈2,126 ft≈648 mElevation gain

5,571 ft1,698 mHigh point

5 hr 20 minEstimated time

Hard5 mi / 8.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.1 mi (8.3 km) on FR 275

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Boise Parks and Recreation, USFS, Shingle Creek (#79)

Trailhead

Off Boise Ridge Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.71816, -116.09782

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Overview

Shingle Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.1 mi / 16.2 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 2,126 ft / 648 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,571 ft / 1,698 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 20 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 3,770 ft / 1,149 m · high 5,538 ft / 1,688 m

Nearby

Kristin Armstrong BikewayBike route · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Hawkins Reserve LoopHiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
#77 Sweet ConnieHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
#78 Dry CreekHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
#31 CorralsHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km
#74 Chukar ButteHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km
#33 Hard GuyHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Eagleson SummitPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

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