Packer John - Zimmer Shuttle

Boise, ID

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Packer John - Zimmer Shuttle

Big views of the piney Boise National Forest off the top of Packer John; whopping fun descent on the Zimmer doubletrack which offers multiple opportunities for big air off of rolling dips. Located near Smith's Ferry. Tread: 4 miles of dirt road, 22.8 miles of doubletrack.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityMountain Biking
Nearby CityBoise
Length26.8 mi
Elevation Gain2,500 ft
Skill LevelModerate to strenuous on continuous 8-mile climb to the top of Packer John Mountain. Be sure to conserve energy. Technical difficulty: Easy. Downhill sections of the doubletrack road from the top o
Duration3.5 to 5 hours, depending on riding speed.
Trailhead Elevation4,600 ft
Top Elevation7,100 ft
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