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Alder Springs Trail

Hiking trail · Hells Canyon / Seven Devils · Trailhead near New Meadows, ID

2.2 mi3.5 kmRound trip

≈545 ft≈166 mElevation gain

6,529 ft1,990 mHigh point

1 hr 26 minEstimated time

Moderate1.1 mi / 1.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.9 mi (11.0 km) on FR 2109 and FR 2109C

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Alder Springs (#64)

Trailhead

Off Saddle Camp Road, near New Meadows, ID

Coordinates: 45.33829, -116.48057

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Overview

Alder Springs Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.2 mi / 3.5 km near New Meadows, ID. Expect about 545 ft / 166 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,529 ft / 1,990 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 26 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 6,220 ft / 1,896 m · high 6,516 ft / 1,986 m

Nearby

Cannon Ball MountainPeak · 0.8 mi / 1.2 km
Seven Devils TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Sheep Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
South Boise TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Sheep Lake Climber's TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Mount SampsonPeak · 1.8 mi / 3 km
North Boise TrailHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
She DevilPeak · 3.1 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.