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Homestead Trail (#12)

Intermediate
  3.2 ( 10 ) Favorite
  1. Areas
  2. ID
  3. …Southwestern Idaho
  4. Boise, Eagle, Meridian
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Trail

2.2 mile 3.5 kilometer point to point
Doubletrack
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 917' 280 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 3,792' 1,156 m
Low: 2,874' 876 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 8% (5°)
Max Grade: 22% (12°)

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“A trail that takes you into the heart of the Wildlife Management Area.”

— Jo ha
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Description

Homestead Trail (#12) is an old section of doubletrack that is generally used to climb up to the Boise Ridge Road. This trail is not for the faint of heart! We are talking 1000 feet of vertical gain in ~2 miles. The bulk of that elevation gain is broken into three hill sections with some gentle, mostly flat, recovery sections in between. In short, Homestead is a "climber's paradise."

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Land Manager: Ridges to Rivers

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Aug 4, 2018
Boogie Nights
Yup. That’s a lot of climb! Kinda kicked my butt the first time. But soooo worth it!
Jul 13, 2018
Bryan Roberts
Was too tired to make it to the top. A fun downhill tho 1.5mi
Oct 15, 2016
Dan Winans
Aug 6, 2015
Heath Cearlock
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  3.2 from 10 votes

#34

in Boise, Eagle, Meridian

#14376

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#34

in Boise, Eagle, Meridian

#612

in Idaho

#14,376

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Gorgeous late May blooms on a quiet trail.
Jun 15, 2019 near Boise, ID
The view from the top of Homestead.
Jun 15, 2019 near Boise, ID
Stones heart at the top of Homestead trail.
Feb 14, 2015 near Boise, ID
Homestead Climb to Highland Valley
Aug 14, 2018 near Boise, ID
Let the fun begin! On Homestead Trail (#12).
Feb 19, 2015 near Boise, ID

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