Big Fog Mountain Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Kooskia / leewikees, ID

3.7 mi5.9 kmRound trip

≈1,188 ft≈362 mElevation gain

7,014 ft2,138 mHigh point

2 hr 22 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Big Fog Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.8 mi (3.0 km) to Big Fog Mountain, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 11.4 mi (18.3 km) on FR 319

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Big Fog Mountain (#343)

Trailhead

Off Fog Mountain Road, near Kooskia / leewikees, ID

Coordinates: 46.11385, -115.20403

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Overview

Big Fog Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.7 mi / 5.9 km near Kooskia / leewikees, ID. Expect about 1,188 ft / 362 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,014 ft / 2,138 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 22 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 5,942 ft / 1,811 m · high 6,988 ft / 2,130 m

Nearby

Parsons LakeLake · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Big Fog MountainPeak · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km
Ballinger PointPeak · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Big Fog LakeLake · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Legend LakeLake · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Cupbord Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
Three Links PointPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Cove Lakes TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km

Sources

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