Near Homestead Trail #12
Early on the trail.
Near Homestead Trail #12
Looking up the valley in late April. Beautiful!
Near Homestead Trail #12
The trail is in great shape. Great for MTB, trail running, and hiking!
Near Homestead Trail #12
Beautiful flowers in late April!
Near Homestead Trail #12
Looking down into the valley from the connection with Lucky Peak trail #6

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Homestead Trail #12

4.0 (5 Ratings)
An easy trail to an abandoned homestead with mild elevation gain and loss.
2.1
mi
Distance
952
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Turn back if the trail is muddy.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.11mi
Distance
952ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
3,812ft
High Point
2,874ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short trail, and it's great for kids or out-of-towners who want to get a feel for the Boise outdoors but who may not be experienced trail users. Be sure to bring sun protection and plenty of water and try to avoid the heat of mid-day, as this trail sees very little shade. In addition, this trail climbs about 600 ft., and the though mild, the grade is steady for the 2.5 mile duration of the trail.

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Contributors
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