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Shane's Loop from Freestone Creek
Trail Running Route
Easy
5.93 mi
795 ft
A scenic workout in Boise's Military Reserve park.
Military Reserve is a trail network near Downtown Boise, used by locals for all kinds of outdoor activities. This loop is just one combination on the network of trails, but it makes a particularly good run. Keep in mind that trails are also shared with bikers, walkers, and possibly equestrians.
As mapped, the route begins from Freestone Creek trailhead. For a gentle warm-up, begin on the Mountain Cove trail, which goes barely uphill. You could begin in the opposite direction instead, but it goes sharply uphill right away. Mountain Cove soon connects with Ridge Crest and then Bucktail, which rises a bit more steeply and quickly reaches satisfying views over the city.
Shane's and Three Bears trails together make the upper loop, which traces a panoramic ridgetop and flows along grassy hillsides. This upper section is the best part of the route. The descent on Central Ridge is fast and fun, with constant views of the city below. Near the bottom, watch for the correct trail junction to drop back down to the trailhead. Written by Jesse Weber
Military Reserve is a trail network near Downtown Boise, used by locals for all kinds of outdoor activities. This loop is just one combination on the network of trails, but it makes a particularly good run. Keep in mind that trails are also shared with bikers, walkers, and possibly equestrians.
As mapped, the route begins from Freestone Creek trailhead. For a gentle warm-up, begin on the Mountain Cove trail, which goes barely uphill. You could begin in the opposite direction instead, but it goes sharply uphill right away. Mountain Cove soon connects with Ridge Crest and then Bucktail, which rises a bit more steeply and quickly reaches satisfying views over the city.
Shane's and Three Bears trails together make the upper loop, which traces a panoramic ridgetop and flows along grassy hillsides. This upper section is the best part of the route. The descent on Central Ridge is fast and fun, with constant views of the city below. Near the bottom, watch for the correct trail junction to drop back down to the trailhead. Written by Jesse Weber
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest to Bucktail | 0.38 mi | 161 ft | 7.9% |
| Bucks (up) | 1.29 mi | 180 ft | 2.6% |
| Shanes CW | 2.39 mi | 367 ft | 0.0% |
| Shane's Trail- Central Ridge/Bucktail to 3 Bears | 0.44 mi | 105 ft | 3.6% |
| three bears up first section | 0.55 mi | 262 ft | 9.0% |
| Central Ridge: Bucks to Ridgecrest | 0.76 mi | -128 ft | -3.0% |