Shafer Butte
Campground
Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
Idaho · Hiking · Near Idaho City
Lower Loop
Photo: cifraser1, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 3.3 mi
- round trip
- 185 ft
- climb
- 6,049 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Lower Loop open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Lower Loop, so check the source for the area it covers.
UPDATED Sept. 19 - Crooked Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-03-140 · USFS · Boise National Forest
Lava Fire Road Closure
Agency alert covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-06-84 · USFS · Boise National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Lower Loop is a 3.3-mile out-and-back hike in the Mountain Home Ranger District of Boise National Forest in Idaho, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 185 feet from a low point of 5,867 feet to a high of 6,049 feet, and it is rated moderate. The route is short and gentle, with a low climb that makes it easy to fit into a day of exploring the surrounding area. The trail is close to several other outdoor options, so it works well as a starting point for a longer outing. Nearby, the #120 Eastside mountain biking trail and the Lower Loop Nordic hike both sit about 0.3 miles away. Bogus Boulders, a climbing area, is about 0.6 miles off, and Shafer Butte campground is about 2 miles away.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Frontier Point Nordic Lodge
Restaurant
On your way back · 1 mi
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