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4,642 ft
Distance
276 ft
Climb
00:09:30
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
00:09:30
Avg time
Kestrel Details
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Riding AreaCamelsback / Hulls Gulch
Boise, Idaho -
Ref Number39A
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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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- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 142 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 878 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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(43.642340, -116.184930)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kestrel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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