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Lightning Basin

Inside Boise National Forest

1.8 mi one way · 627 ft climb · 6,849 ft high point · Easy

In Boise National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Lightning Basin is an easy 1.8-mile one-way trail through Boise National Forest.

Elevation

627 ft of gain and 42 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

6.1 mi from the trailhead
Rattlesnake
Campground · Idaho
7.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Red Mountain
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- 1,228 ft of climbing
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.8 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 627 ft
Descent: 42 ft
High point: 6,849 ft
Low point: 6,255 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 14
Trailhead: 44.2060° N · 115.7883° W

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Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin

Campground · Idaho

8.7 mi from the trailhead

Silver Creek Campground

Campground · Idaho

Jennie Lake

Ends at Jenny Lake
Inside Boise National Forest
2,045 ft of climbing

4.4 mi one way · 2,045 ft climb · Moderate

Boise National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Tripod Lookout

Summits Tripod Peak
Inside Boise National Forest
Camp 4 mi away

0.5 mi one way · 493 ft climb · Easy

Boise National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Stargaze

Summits Stargaze Point
Inside Boise National Forest
Camp 4 mi away

0.2 mi one way · 100 ft climb · Easy

Boise National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Stargaze Yurt Access

Summits Stargaze Point
Inside Boise National Forest
Camp 4 mi away

0.1 mi one way · 71 ft climb · Easy

Boise National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Sagehen Reservoir

Ends at Sage Hen Reservoir
Inside Boise National Forest
Camp under a mile away

4.4 mi loop · 194 ft climb · Moderate

Boise National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Sat58°45°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun64°49°Sunny
Mon65°50°Sunny
Tue65°49°Mostly Sunny
Wed66°49°Sunny
Thu69°51°Sunny
Fri67°Mostly Sunny

Sat: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 6 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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