Barr Gulch Trail

Mapped as Barr Gulch

Hiking trail · Sun Valley / Ketchum · Trailhead near Ketchum, ID

7.7 mi12.4 kmRound trip

≈2,215 ft≈675 mElevation gain

9,049 ft2,758 mHigh point

4 hr 29 minEstimated time

Moderate3.9 mi / 6.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.9 mi (1.4 km) on FR 70019

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Barr Gulch (#7168)

Trailhead

Off Barr Gulch Road, near Ketchum, ID

Coordinates: 43.65645, -114.57187

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Overview

Barr Gulch Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.7 mi / 12.4 km near Ketchum, ID. Expect about 2,215 ft / 675 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,049 ft / 2,758 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 29 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 7,037 ft / 2,145 m · high 9,032 ft / 2,753 m

Nearby

Bear PeakPeak · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km
Boyle MountainPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Peak 9728Peak · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Placer Creek TrailHiking trail · 3.1 mi / 5 km

Sources

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