Idaho · Hiking

Roberson Trail

1.8 mi
loop
445 ft
climb
3,685 ft
high point
Loop
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Roberson Trail is a short, easy loop in Idaho's Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness, on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Bruneau Field Office. The route is about 1.8 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 445 feet from the lowest point at 3,137 feet to the high point at 3,685 feet. The trail is best suited for a single outing of about an hour, and the natural surface makes it a straightforward walk. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not, so plan around the riding options you need. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the Bruneau, Idaho weather station, about 16.5 miles away, put May highs near 76°F and September highs near 84°F. That station sits roughly 1,155 feet below the trail, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. Roberson East Trail lies about 0.4 miles away and makes a natural addition to the day.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Roberson Trail

    Best months: March–June and September–October. 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

      43° / 27°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 29°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 35°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 40°

      7 wet

    5. May

      76° / 48°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 55°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      96° / 61°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 58°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 49°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 40°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 32°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 26°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bruneau, ID, 16.5 mi away at 2,530 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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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