Near Cervidae Peak
Near Cervidae Peak
Near Cervidae Peak
Near Cervidae Peak
Near Cervidae Peak

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Cervidae Peak

4.2 (13 Ratings)
A great training hike close to Boise. Great views of the area.
4.5
mi
Distance
1,954
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.48mi
Distance
1,954ft
Elevation Gain
1,954ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
4,985ft
High Point
3,116ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
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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