8th Street High Loop

Boise, ID

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8th Street High Loop

Boise Front, upper foothills northeast of downtown. This ride is an expressway to the Boise ridge. Once eon top, you're in expert territory (unless you've driven up), and The long rides of the area are at your pedals. This loop takes you back down as quickly as you came up. Do this ride without walking and you get the Iron Crotch Award. It takes skill, guts, and conditioning.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityMountain Biking
Nearby CityBoise
Length11.6 mi
Elevation Gain2,500 ft
Skill LevelStrenuous. Technical difficulty: Up to moderate on roads; up to most difficult on singletrack.
Duration1.5 to 2.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation3,800 ft
Top Elevation6,000 ft
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