Near Lucky Peak Trail #6
Looking down at Boise and the Owyhee Mountains after making the turn on the Highland Valley-Cobb Loop.
Near Lucky Peak Trail #6
Looking down into the valley from the connection with Lucky Peak trail #6
Near Lucky Peak Trail #6
View at the summit of Homestead before hopping onto Lucky Peak to get to Cobb.
Near Lucky Peak Trail #6
The view from the top of Homestead.

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Hike Trail

Lucky Peak Trail #6

3.7 (3 Ratings)
Climb Shaw Mountain, a.k.a. Lucky Peak, to train for summer peak-bagging and backpacking.
6
mi
Distance
2,232
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Dogs must be on leash.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.02mi
Distance
2,232ft
Elevation Gain
760ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,658ft
High Point
3,671ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead is located at the dead end of Council Springs Road, off Warm Springs. The trail is mostly an old dirt road, and totally exposed. Due to the exposure, you'll want to bring plenty of water and sun protection. It usually takes me 4-5 hours round trip. As of fall 2015 there is construction going on near the trailhead, so the first mile or so to the old homestead is not so pleasant. After the construction however, the view opens up and you begin to leave the noise of Boise behind. About one hour from the trailhead you'll reach the junction with the Highland Valley Road trail. Take a left to continue on to the top of Shaw Mountain.

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Contributors
Peggy Jordan