Blow Out Trail

Hiking trail · Idaho Falls / Tetons · Trailhead near Irwin, ID

4.3 mi6.9 kmRound trip

≈1,785 ft≈544 mElevation gain

7,746 ft2,361 mHigh point

2 hr 56 minEstimated time

Hard2.1 mi / 3.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.9 mi (3.1 km) on FR 40271

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Blow Out (#4123)

Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 271, near Irwin, ID

Coordinates: 43.29441, -111.08764

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Overview

Blow Out Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.3 mi / 6.9 km near Irwin, ID. Expect about 1,785 ft / 544 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,746 ft / 2,361 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 56 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 6,198 ft / 1,889 m · high 7,733 ft / 2,357 m

Nearby

Quaker Flat TrailHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Paul PeakPeak · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Spring Run 120 TrailsHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Blowout CampgroundCampground · 1.8 mi / 3 km
Needle PeakPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Big Elk Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Big Elk Creek CampgroundCampground · 2.5 mi / 4 km
North Indian TrailHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km

Sources

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