Near Urban Connection
Urban Connection provides a fantastic view of downtown Boise. It's especially "breathtaking" if you climb this section from Bob's instead of taking the more gradual path up from Highlands.

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Urban Connection

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A nice connection between Highlands Trail and Bob's Trail.
1.2
mi
Distance
308
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Don't use this trail when conditions are muddy.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.25mi
Distance
308ft
Elevation Gain
344ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
3,635ft
High Point
3,291ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail serves as a connection between Highlands Trail and Bob's Trail and can used in either direction though there are steep sections either way. This is an old trail that had some rerouting and maintenance added on steep sections. It's a nice addition to the trail system. As of 2014, this is a new trail in the Ridges to Rivers system.

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Contributors
Chris Cook