stacked rock is cool, too! Last time we did this trail we had thunderstorms and rain and the North Fork Daniels Creek was impassable because water was so high. not a tough trail, buy a long one. Dont be fooled by the fire/logging roads that are about .5 miles in as it only lasts for about .75 miles and then goes back to nice tree canopies for the rest of the hike. Throughout the hike, youll have several views of Stack Rock. It is also a long, mostly there and back, hike with a small loop near Stack Rock. Sweet Connie to Frank's Stack rock trail, thr first 4 miles of the trail are a nice hike with a few modest inclines. There is a bit of elevation to be gained and lost throughout the hike. Being a jerk / offensive? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or Saw a big rattle snake lol beautiful vibes. I left my ridge-to-rivers map at home on accident so we ended up doing the entire Stack Rock loop. Moderately steep. Become a Contributor at 10Adventures and share your adventures! The trail follows a creek for about a mile and there are several creek crossings. If you're looking for panoramic views of the treasure valley then this is a great place to start. 1,147' Down Recently installed signage makes the trail easy to follow. 9.2 km Last stretch to Freddys Stack Rock Trail has a good climb. Makin Rounds Feat. So for those days when nature calls but your bed is putting up a decent fight, maybe get the best of both and take a quick trip to Stack Rock. Other Local Trails; PDF Map (Download) Etiquette . Finished at 12:30, and trails were still solid with only a hint of mud in spots. My feet hurt in the good kind of way. There is shade at the beginning and end of the hike, but the middle is along a mostly shade free hillside, with the sun directly on you. Note those who explore in the winter will need microspikes or, better yet, snowshoes to navigate the snow-packed path. 625.28 m Up Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 45 min to complete. Other Local Trails; PDF Map (Download) Etiquette . Freddy's Stack Rock Trail #125 Intermediate 4.0 (6) Areas ID Southwestern Idaho Boise, Eagle, Meridian Bogus Basin/Shafer Butte Trails " Great new access trail to Stack Rock loop and other Eastside trails. 3,482' Down Near the car park, but not part of the walk, is the Green Bridge, a natural arch carved by the waves. On June 30th, 2019, Skip, Bandit, and I headed up towards Bogus Basin, near Boise, Idaho, to hike the iconic rock, Freddy's Stack Rock Trail, or known as Stack Rock. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. 302' Up Note that climbing the rocks is at your own risk, and those daring enough to ascend must exercise cautionand make sure you can just as easily get back down! Freddy's Stack Rock Trail Interactive Map 4) Harrison Hollow This trail is great for almost all weather conditions. 250.53 m Down, 3.2 mi The Freddy's Stack Rock Hike is an enjoyable trail through a corridor of lush pines to the incredible Stack Rocks that boast great views of Treasure Valley. Evergreens are the primary tree in the Idaho mountains, but along this trail are a few additional deciduous trees and bushes that provide beautiful pops of color throughout the hike. Lots of mt bikers. 348.62 m Up Freddy's opens Thursday in Southern Pines It makes for a great starting point if you dont mind the extra time and distance it adds to your hike. (Follow Freddys Stack Rock trail for ~1.8 miles to the rock itself.). The hike itself is longer than what we were able to accomplish, since we left too late in the day to complete the full hike. Food For Thought Feat. I took a wrong turn at the Peggy's Trail junction and had to back track added about 30 minutes to the trip. Nice easy trail. near Publix. Beginning from the trailhead about 13 miles up Bogus Basin Road (look for a gravel pull-out on your left), the Stack Rock trail winds through the beautiful pine trees. The trail begins from this parking area and the path is easy to locate below. United States government. Very steep. Great trail! Bogus offers private and group ski lessons for Alpine and Nordic skiing, multi-week group lessons available. No spam. At about 9 miles out and back, this is not a beginner hike, but its relatively flat and not too strenuous. 2,435' Down However, fall is my favorite time of year with all the leaves changing. Theres one section of logging road but the rest is mostly single-track goodness. Leading through corridors of ponderosa pines and communities of sagebrush, this pleasant path opens to the incredible Stack Rocks that rise from the landscape, offering expansive views of Treasure Valley. Description Added by Cody Howard Within 20 minutes from downtown Boise. Snowshoeing in the winter would also be an awesome adventure. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Length: 9 miles This item is in the category "Home & Here, take the leftmost Upper Stack Rock Trail beneath the pine tree canopy. 253.52 m Down, 5.7 mi Down into the canyon at the start of Sweet Connie, there were areas of packed snow and ice at the creek crossings. About a half mile further you will see the sign for Freddys Stack Rock Trail. Sweet Connie to Freddy's Stack Rock Trail. Let's Make A Deal Feat. Check out some of Boise National Forests greatest hikes. I started/parked around the 13 mile marker on bogus basin road. Great day hike and very easy for the family. 2,594' Down Setting out from here, the Stack Rock Connector Trail drops steeply from the parking lot before crossing over to the west side of the road. If it's not super-obvious, tell us why: Cancel. 1,147' Up Sometimes I long for the peaceful, cool, wild beauty of Colorado forests in the Rocky Mountains, with a, Writer, musician, hiker. Construction of a new trail connection has been completed - fall 2019. The Stack Rock trail is an awesome intermediate-level day hike with lots of shade. Good day - only ran across one biker, and very few hikers except within a half mile of the trailhead. 2,596' Up Please explain. Stack Rocks are two detached pillars of limestone. Freddy's Stack Rock Trail is named after Fred Alleman, an avid Rivers to Ridge trail user and Boise citizen. Starting from here adds: 1 mile (1.61 kilometers) and 283 feet (86.26 meters) of elevation change. Please explain. You have to get up every day, put on fancy clothes you hate and go to a job that is filled with nothing but stress and monotony. One of my favorites in the Boise foothills. Still it was a good hike and pretty difficult because of elevation, temperature and length. This trek is popular among locals because of its proximity to the city and its spectacular views. Something else? This is about an injury or accident 822' Down Got started about 9:30 in the morning. 1061.48 m Up LockA locked padlock The first is a small shoulder area along the N Bogus Basin Rd (43.734070, -116.127276). Contrarily, spring and summer exploration warrants blossoming meadows, lush vegetation, and warm conditions. Solid trail. All were courteous. The second half-century for the world's most famous sled dog race is getting off to a rough start. So what do you do? There is no shortage of scenery and stimulation to explore a diversity of environments and exhibit a diversity of flora and fauna. ( 832' Down We were able to catch the sunset, but walked back in the dark. Trailhead:Stack Rock Trailhead The round trip was about 12.5 miles. Spam? when Freddys Stack Rock Trail splits, take your pick as they both end up going to Stack Rock. Wide open grassy spaces, some interesting rock features and a few patches of trees. 401.65 m Down, 7.6 mi 10.2 km 253.63 m Up You'll get the very best view of Boise and the surrounding valley as well as crisp, clean air at 5,200 feet. Terrain was a little bit of everything. Want to report conditions for this trail? This trail is also popular in the Fall, just as the leaves are changing at that elevation. 5.1 km Finding the trailhead is painless. It offers a beautiful sunrise and breathtaking fog on thewater below. Soon you will confront a fork in the road; while you can head in either direction, we kept right, saving the best for last. Above there, it looked to be packed snow, but still good footing. United States. This was my 1st visit. The Freddys Stack Rock Trail is an 18.8km lollipop hike above Boise. NOT OKAY! You can rent the following at Bogus Basin: Long enduring hike but worth it. You can get the same views by staying at the bottom and you wont have to worry about falling to your death. Accessible Trails; Dog . Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. i saw very light traffic of hikers and bikers. 776' Up 1,295' Up 10.1 km Polecat Gulch Loop via Collister Trailhead, Corrals Trail, Bob's Trail, and Highlands Trail Loop, Full Sail, Robert Smylie and Buena Vista Loop, Corrals Trail: Miller Gulch to Corrals-Bogus Basin Road, Corral to Hard Guy to Shingle Creek to Dry Creek Loop, Hard Guy, Boise Ridge Rd, 8th Street Extension and Corrals Loop. 1061.48 m Up Doesn't get to busy on the trials. Call (208) 332-5100 or (800) 367-4397. lots of pretty wildflowers. Great hike but like others said I would not say it for beginners. 3,483' Up Construction of the new trail connection to Stack Rock Trail began May 22, 2019 and was completed by late summer of 2019. Being a jerk / offensive? New trailhead and parking lot are great. At a multi-trail junction, the track changes character significantly. Take a Lesson. Rent Your Gear. The North and South Fork Daniels Creek were both dry. To start, unless you are planning on taking the shuttle (look up the schedule for the day you are planning to go), From the peak the views are limitless, a full 360 degrees of landmarks like Lucky Peak Reservoir. Freddy's Stack Rock Trail Intermediate - 8 mile - out and back. Ideal for intermediate hikers and families with older children, you will get your heart rate up but wont be left exhausted. 1,092' Down You worked all week and all you want is a few extra minutes of sleep. 664.92 m Down. How did I get so lucky? website belongs to an official government organization in the This trail is called Deer Point. Type:Out and Back Right after mile marker 13, you notice a small gravel parking lot and some street parking. Sweet Connie is a quiet trail along a creek. He kicked in a bunch of money to help the City of Boise purchase the 1,320 acres. Spam? Trail. 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