Hiking Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski

Mores Mountain Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.4 (13)
  1. Areas
  2. ID
  3. …Southwestern Idaho
  4. …Boise, Eagle, Meridian
  5. Bogus Basin/Shafer Butte Trails
Explore in 3D
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Previous Next

“Traverse the east side of Mores Mountain on this trail which leads to great views for 50 plus miles. ”

Sylvia Cooper
Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

1.9

Miles

3.0

KM

Point to Point

7,197' 2,194 m

High

6,709' 2,045 m

Low

488' 149 m

Up

459' 140 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (5°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly The Mores Mountain Nature Loop allows for a shorter hike. Additionally, a picnic area at the trailhead allows for relaxation after the hike.

Open June-October, depending on snow conditions.

Description

From the trailhead, go a short distance bearing left at the first intersection. Continue on switchbacks up through granite rock outcroppings with views into the Boise valley. The trail then meanders through low brush until it comes out on the east slope of the mountain.

This portion of the trail is exposed with travel through scree. Loop around Mores Mountain with great views to the west. The trail then wanders through ponderosa pine forest and loops back out into sagebrush flat to complete the hike.

Flora & Fauna

The trail is a wonderful opportunity to view wildflowers, including lupine, goldenweed, indian paintbrush, and sandwort. Watch for stinging nettle. Black bears, elk, mountain lions, deer and many birds live in this area.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Boise National Forest Office

Shared By:

Sylvia Cooper
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 13 votes

#3

in Bogus Basin/Shafer Butte Trails

#4484

Overall
  4.4 from 13 votes
5 Star
46%
4 Star
46%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#3

in Bogus Basin/Shafer But…

#199

in Idaho

#4,484

Overall
2 Views Last Month
1,749 Since Dec 21, 2015
Intermediate Intermediate
8%
0%
75%
8%
8%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

View of Bogus Basin.
Jul 9, 2023 near Idaho City, ID
July wildflowers
Jul 9, 2023 near Idaho City, ID
Plenty of wildflowers in July.
Jul 9, 2023 near Idaho City, ID
Views from the peak.
Jul 9, 2023 near Idaho City, ID
Nice rock formations.
Jul 9, 2023 near Idaho City, ID
Sagebrush
Jul 9, 2023 near Idaho City, ID

1 Comment

Sort by: Oldest Drop down
Newest Oldest Popular
loading

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Sep 17, 2021
Layci B
Oct 2, 2020
Alysha L
Jul 5, 2019
John Murray
Wasn't keeping track of time, just happy to be hiking with my family along this beautiful trail! 1.9mi
Jul 1, 2019
Kristy Storm
Jul 1, 2019
Jim Storm
What a great trail. Wild flowers were out. Great weather. North side of trail a little steeper then the South side. Would definitely do it again. 2mi — 11h 00m
Jun 18, 2019
Melinda Hough
Wild flowers not out yet, but still really fun with the kids 2.3mi — 1h 29m
Jun 8, 2019
Will Haman
Trailhead gate is closed, likely due to trail conditions. Had to come up the extension trail further down the road. Lots of snow up top and downed… 1.9mi — 1h 00m
Jul 20, 2018
Craig Pfaff
Flowers are still out! Trail is dry and dusty, great views. Lots of butterflies! 2mi

Nearby Recommended Routes

Welcome

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started