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A short steep climb to the top of Table Rock with views of Boise and the Owyhee Mountains.


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Map Key

1.6

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

3,641' 1,110 m

High

2,793' 851 m

Low

848' 258 m

Up

2' 1 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

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Please do not use trails when they are wet. Avoid trails in winter when temperatures are above freezing as trails will be muddy and prone to damage.

Description

This classic Boise area trail begins behind the old Idaho Penitentiary. Follow it as it ascends steeply and leads to the top of Table Rock. Along the way, the trail switchbacks through sagebrush flats and provides views of downtown Boise and the Owyhee Mountains.

Contacts

Land Manager: Ridge to Rivers

Shared By:

Sylvia Cooper

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Trail Rankings

#565

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#14,972

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Photos

On High
Apr 6, 2020 near Boise, ID
Old Idaho Penitentiary panorama
Apr 6, 2020 near Boise, ID
Get them playing on rock young!
Jun 8, 2016 near Boise, ID
Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historical Site.
Apr 6, 2020 near Boise, ID
Old Penitentiary in Boise
Apr 6, 2020 near Boise, ID
IMAG0279
Apr 6, 2020 near Boise, ID

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