Freddy's Stack Rock Trail (Day Hike near Boise, comfortable pace)

The Stack Rock trail is an awesome day hike with lots of shade. the Stack Rock trail winds through the beautiful pine trees. The trail leads to Stack Rock, an imposing granite tower with amazing 360 degree views of the Treasure Valley, Horseshoe Bend, and beyond. This is an excellent training hike for the upcoming Boise Grand slam.

Mileage: We'll take the long route that is about 11.6 miles
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/freddys-stack-rock-trail
Elevation gain: 1335 feet
Difficulty: all trails rates it as hard
Trail conditions: As of 4/15/2025 some snow reported in shaded aspects of the trail. I anticipate this will improve by May. I will keep reading the trail reports. I do not think we will need snowshoes or micro-spikes. Gaiters and hiking boots could be useful.
What to bring
- Bug spray
- Hat
- Sun screen
- Everyone should have 2 litters of water
- Lunch and snacks
- Ten essentials: https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials

Where to meet : Main entrance of Albertsons in front of blue water refill station:
6560 S Federal Way, Boise, ID 83716
* From here, we can try and arrange carpooling or you can take your own vehicle.* It is 50 minutes to the trailhead. Please leave extra time as return time is not guaranteed. I am aiming to return to Boise by 4. I would love to grab dinner afterward.

Policies:
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Thanks
Scottie