Road trip guide: Conquering Pilot Peak in Idaho

Pilot Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.476m (8,123ft) above sea level, located in Boise County, in the U.S. state of Idaho. The top is adorned with a building, solar panels, and a bunch of communication gear.

Pilot Peak

Where is Pilot Peak?

The peak is located in the southwestern part of Idaho, within the Boise National Forest.

Why is there a road to Pilot Peak?

There is a former lookout site on the summit which has now been converted to a radio communications area.

Is the road to Pilot Peak unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Forest Road 380 (Summit Flat Road). The road has a few rough places, so a high clearance vehicle is required. It’s steep in parts, hitting a 14% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

How long is the road to Pilot Peak?

Starting from Mores Creek Summit, the ascent is 6.59km (4.1 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 605 meters. The average gradient is 9.18%.

Is the road to Pilot Peak open year-round?

Set high in the northwestern corner of Boise Range, the road is not plowed in winters.
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