Idaho · Hiking

Bonneville

BonnevillePhoto: Fokket, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.2 mi
round trip
551 ft
climb
5,219 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Bonneville open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Bonneville, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bonneville is an easy out-and-back hike in the Lowman Ranger District of Boise National Forest in Idaho, about 1.16 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 551 feet. The trail rises from a low point of 4,685 feet to a high of 5,219 feet. The route is natural-surface and allows both bikes and horses, making it a flexible option for riders and pack animals. The Forest Service manages the land. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lowman put June highs around 77°F and September highs near 76°F, though that station sits well below the trail, so temperatures up high run cooler. The Chapman Scenic hike starts about 1.1 miles away, and Warm Springs Guard Station campground is about 1.2 miles off. Ten Mile Ridge and Jackson Peak lie roughly 4.5 and 5.9 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Bonneville

    Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 16°

    2. Feb

      40° / 17°

    3. Mar

      49° / 25°

    4. Apr

      56° / 30°

    5. May

      68° / 35°

    6. Jun

      77° / 41°

    7. Jul

      87° / 45°

    8. Aug

      86° / 42°

    9. Sep

      76° / 37°

    10. Oct

      61° / 28°

    11. Nov

      43° / 22°

    12. Dec

      33° / 16°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lowman, ID, 16 mi away at 3,920 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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