Big Wood Loop

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

3.4 mi5.5 kmLoop

≈699 ft≈213 mElevation gain

8,205 ft2,501 mHigh point

2 hrEstimated time

EasyA loop that ends where it starts. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Big Wood Loop (#7516)

Trailhead

Off ID 75, near Ketchum, ID

Coordinates: 43.87681, -114.67193

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Overview

Big Wood Loop is a loop hike of 3.4 mi / 5.5 km near Ketchum, ID. Expect about 699 ft / 213 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,205 ft / 2,501 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr. 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 7,493 ft / 2,284 m · high 8,196 ft / 2,498 m

Nearby

Enid'sHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.9 km
The GrinderMountain bike trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Psycho RidgeMountain bike trail · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Gladiator LoopMountain bike trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Lodge LoopMountain bike trail · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Rip And TearMountain bike trail · 1.3 mi / 2 km
Pioneer Cemetery LoopHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km
Titus LakeLake · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km

Sources

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