more stats
4,642 ft
Distance
276 ft
Climb
00:09:48
Avg time
276 ft
Altitude change
2,893 ft
Altitude min
3,171 ft
Altitude max
2,895 ft
Altitude start
3,173 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
4,603 ft
Distance climb
39 ft
Distance down
00:09:48
Avg time

Kestrel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    39A
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55935 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64177 in Trail Running
    • #78906 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #390 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #364 in Trail Running
    • #557 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail provides a great way to connect to the Central Foothills trails and is a great alternative to coming down Lower Hulls Gulch.
Region: Camels Back / Hulls Gulch: #39A

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 140 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 948 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Kestrel Trail Reports

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Mar 10, 2026 @ 4:41pm (America/Boise)
Mar 10, 2026
Nov 15, 2025 @ 3:27pm (America/Boise)
Nov 15, 2025
Jun 21, 2025 @ 7:13am
Jun 21, 2025
reporter Idaho Power work has been completed!
Jun 17, 2025 @ 12:46pm
Jun 17, 2025
reporter Overhead powerline work has been rescheduled to continue until June 18th.
Jun 10, 2025 @ 9:43am
Jun 10, 2025
reporter Overhead powerline work will continue until June 15th. Closed from Owl's Roost to Red Cliff's connector
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on Mar 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.68 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Trail is mostly used climbing up to crest line trail, would not recommend going downhill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kestrel located?
      Kestrel is located in Camelsback / Hulls Gulch, Boise, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Camelsback / Hulls Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.64234, -116.18493.
      ▼ How hard is Kestrel?
      Kestrel is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kestrel?
      Kestrel has 276 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,893 ft to 3,171 ft.
      ▼ Is Kestrel a point to point trail?
      Kestrel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kestrel?
      Kestrel is 4,642 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kestrel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kestrel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Kestrel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kestrel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kestrel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Kestrel. The trail is 4,642 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kestrel?
      Kestrel is a very popular trail. There have been 7,617 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,199 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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