Start from the Fish & Game Office for a nicer ascent
Avoided this one for the longest time since no one ever sounded too enthusiastic about the fun to be had hiking it from the valley floor along the "traditional" route, but the Adelmann Mine route shaves off some elevation and boring road hiking (and has the fun addition of taking a look around the old mine!), plus it means you get views east toward bigger mountains most of the way. Probably my least favorite of the Grand Slams but still a nice spring hike.
IdahoDaisy - Jun 21, 2018 9:16 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2012
Long & windy
Great hike... long but worth it. Very windy at the top!
wyatt_meyers - Oct 24, 2017 3:00 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2017
good warm up for the summer
Easy hike, started at 5pm hungover and made it up somehow. Awesome view but be prepared for some wind!
reboyles - May 25, 2016 7:05 am Date Climbed: May 3, 1964
First Mountain
Lucky Peak was the first real mountain I climbed at age 11. We started from Highway 21, went over Table Rock and climbed the southwest ridge. On another trip we climbed to the summit and traversed the ridge to Aldape Summit.
live4hills - Apr 4, 2016 3:50 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2016
Perfect spring hike
Great training hike for the bigger hills.
TheWolfIsLoose - Dec 29, 2015 11:28 am Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2015
Thanksgiving Day
Made for a great Thanksgiving morning snow trek!
live4hills - Sep 2, 2015 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2014
Straight up and straight down
Great time of year. Small amount of snow but packed and easy to hike.
Easy to get to the trailhead from Boise, great training hike for elevation/distance! No spectacular scenery really but great training. Good view of Treasure Valley and Bogus Basin from the top
Robron234 - Jul 7, 2015 5:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2008
Lucky Peak ascent
Good hike for being so close to Boise. I even saw some lizards near the top and hiked through a forest.
Went up shaw mountain rd. For about 4.5miles parked found a trail that was a pretty steep hike up to the yree line then found myself on a jeep trail all the way to the top. Great day :)
distressbark - Nov 5, 2012 4:38 pm Date Climbed: Nov 5, 2012
E Trail
Drove 1.3 miles up the Highland Valley Road and walked the rest of the way to the top. Great views of the Boise Valley. Beautiful sunny November day, nice leg stretcher.
mjholmes - Mar 13, 2012 10:31 am Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2011
Good Training Hike
This peak is very accessible from Boise making it a great training trail for hiking, running and mountain biking. I've hiked it several times from the Council Springs TH. It's mostly dry, so take whatever water you need. Bring a leash for your dog.
I've lost count how many times I've hiked this trail from Council Springs. It's a Great training hike done in a 1/2 day or so. From the summit, a lesser used trail on the SW ridgeline gives you a scenic shortcut back to the main trail.
somiaj - Jul 13, 2011 3:55 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2011
Years First Climb
Trying to get in shape for the climbing season ahead I drove up the Highland Summit on Highway 21 and climbed up to the top of Lucky Peak and back. It was a nice hike in the hot sun that day, but made it to the top with the three dogs and back down.
DrGranola - Apr 5, 2010 4:02 pm Date Climbed: Feb 1, 2010
Lots of Elk.
Super windy the last time! Hiked it 4 times now.
Deltaoperator17 - Aug 30, 2008 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
Council Springs
Long 5.5 miles up and 5.5 back down. I totally enjoyed it and hung out with the Bird Branding project people for a while. They were setting traps for Owls at night and luring Hawks in by day. Also were branding the Songbirds
katelyngeselle - Jul 28, 2020 6:16 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2017
Beautiful hike, bring water and jacketLoved the hike, the weather changed suddenly and we got very cold without jackets! Prepare for anything.
Annalikeslenses - Sep 28, 2019 3:08 pm Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2018
Start from the Fish & Game Office for a nicer ascentAvoided this one for the longest time since no one ever sounded too enthusiastic about the fun to be had hiking it from the valley floor along the "traditional" route, but the Adelmann Mine route shaves off some elevation and boring road hiking (and has the fun addition of taking a look around the old mine!), plus it means you get views east toward bigger mountains most of the way. Probably my least favorite of the Grand Slams but still a nice spring hike.
IdahoDaisy - Jun 21, 2018 9:16 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2012
Long & windyGreat hike... long but worth it. Very windy at the top!
wyatt_meyers - Oct 24, 2017 3:00 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2017
good warm up for the summerEasy hike, started at 5pm hungover and made it up somehow. Awesome view but be prepared for some wind!
reboyles - May 25, 2016 7:05 am Date Climbed: May 3, 1964
First MountainLucky Peak was the first real mountain I climbed at age 11. We started from Highway 21, went over Table Rock and climbed the southwest ridge. On another trip we climbed to the summit and traversed the ridge to Aldape Summit.
live4hills - Apr 4, 2016 3:50 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2016
Perfect spring hikeGreat training hike for the bigger hills.
TheWolfIsLoose - Dec 29, 2015 11:28 am Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2015
Thanksgiving DayMade for a great Thanksgiving morning snow trek!
live4hills - Sep 2, 2015 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2014
Straight up and straight downGreat time of year. Small amount of snow but packed and easy to hike.
fallonclimbs - Aug 30, 2015 1:23 pm
Training hikeEasy to get to the trailhead from Boise, great training hike for elevation/distance! No spectacular scenery really but great training. Good view of Treasure Valley and Bogus Basin from the top
Robron234 - Jul 7, 2015 5:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2008
Lucky Peak ascentGood hike for being so close to Boise. I even saw some lizards near the top and hiked through a forest.
Midlife Mountaineer - Feb 23, 2015 9:43 am Date Climbed: Feb 22, 2015
LuckyNice day to hike; a fresh dusting of snow made it a little more scenic.
Scott Wesemann - Jan 21, 2015 12:12 pm Date Climbed: Dec 11, 2014
Getting luckyIn Boise on business and I did this after work with Ryan Anderson in the dark.
asaking11 - May 17, 2014 7:52 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2014
Nice RunNice long trail run with steep grades up, and long tough descent.
ticopeaking - Apr 17, 2014 11:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2013
Lucky dayWent up shaw mountain rd. For about 4.5miles parked found a trail that was a pretty steep hike up to the yree line then found myself on a jeep trail all the way to the top. Great day :)
distressbark - Nov 5, 2012 4:38 pm Date Climbed: Nov 5, 2012
E TrailDrove 1.3 miles up the Highland Valley Road and walked the rest of the way to the top. Great views of the Boise Valley. Beautiful sunny November day, nice leg stretcher.
mjholmes - Mar 13, 2012 10:31 am Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2011
Good Training HikeThis peak is very accessible from Boise making it a great training trail for hiking, running and mountain biking. I've hiked it several times from the Council Springs TH. It's mostly dry, so take whatever water you need. Bring a leash for your dog.
idpeakgirl - Jul 20, 2011 9:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2011
Great training hike!I've lost count how many times I've hiked this trail from Council Springs. It's a Great training hike done in a 1/2 day or so. From the summit, a lesser used trail on the SW ridgeline gives you a scenic shortcut back to the main trail.
somiaj - Jul 13, 2011 3:55 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2011
Years First ClimbTrying to get in shape for the climbing season ahead I drove up the Highland Summit on Highway 21 and climbed up to the top of Lucky Peak and back. It was a nice hike in the hot sun that day, but made it to the top with the three dogs and back down.
DrGranola - Apr 5, 2010 4:02 pm Date Climbed: Feb 1, 2010
Lots of Elk.Super windy the last time! Hiked it 4 times now.
Deltaoperator17 - Aug 30, 2008 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
Council SpringsLong 5.5 miles up and 5.5 back down. I totally enjoyed it and hung out with the Bird Branding project people for a while. They were setting traps for Owls at night and luring Hawks in by day. Also were branding the Songbirds