West Highland Valley Trail

Mapped as #11 West Highland Valley

Hiking trail · Boise Foothills · Trailhead near Boise, ID

3.5 mi5.6 kmRound trip

≈945 ft≈288 mElevation gain

3,878 ft1,182 mHigh point

2 hr 9 minEstimated time

Moderate1.7 mi / 2.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, West Highland Valley (#11)

Trailhead

Off East Highland Valley Road, near Boise, ID

Coordinates: 43.55288, -116.08900

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Overview

West Highland Valley Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.5 mi / 5.6 km near Boise, ID. Expect about 945 ft / 288 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,878 ft / 1,182 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 9 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,979 ft / 908 m · high 3,868 ft / 1,179 m

Nearby

River Heights TrailHiking trail · 0.3 mi / 0.4 km
#101 Basalt TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Lake Forest DriveBike route · 1.5 mi / 2.3 km
Intercon WayBike route · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km
Surprise WayBike route · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
Route of the Oregon TrailHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Technology WayBike route · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Grand Forest DriveBike route · 3.1 mi / 5 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.