Near Cervidae Peak
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Near Cervidae Peak
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Cervidae Peak

4.3 (12 Ratings)
A great training hike close to Boise. Great views of the area.
2.2
mi
Distance
1,958
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.25mi
Distance
1,958ft
Elevation Gain
98ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
4,978ft
High Point
3,118ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The parking lot is located on the right side of the road. From there, you head up from Highway 21. As you start the hike, you'll cross the road and go around the gate. Follow the bulldozed area up for a few hundred feet until you see an opening in the fence on your left. Go through that and prepare for the climb. The trail continues northeast for less than 0.25 miles until it turns northwest and gains the ridge. Follow this up and over and up and over a few false summits until you reach the top where a few taller bushes guard the summit registry. The summit can't be seen until the very last 0.25 miles. The views of the are from the summit are well worth the trip up!

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Contributors
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