How to drive the unpaved road to the lookout at Hawley Mountain in Idaho

Hawley Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.223m (7,293ft) above sea level, located in Boise County, in the U.S. state of Idaho.

Hawley Mountain

Where is Hawley Mountain?

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

Why is there a road to Hawley Mountain?

Set high in the Boise Mountains, at the summit there’s a lookout built in 1935.

Is the road to Hawley Mountain unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Forest Road 374, known as Hawley Mountain Road. It comprises narrow parts and sometimes rough sections.

Can I drive my vehicle to Hawley Mountain?

A 4x4 vehicle is required for the final switchback (1/5 of a mile from the lookout) because is pretty steep and rocky.

How long is the road to Hawley Mountain?

Starting from Harris Creek Road, the road to the summit is 16.73km (10.4 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 804m (2641ft) and the average gradient is 4.80%.
Pic:  Keaton Reed

 



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