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Borah Peak Trail

Hiking trail · Lost River Range / Craters · Trailhead near Mackay, ID

7.7 mi12.4 kmRound trip

≈5,171 ft≈1,576 mElevation gain

12,615 ft3,845 mHigh point

6 hr 7 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Borah Peak. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

3.8 mi (6.2 km) to Borah Peak

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service (via USGS National Digital Trails), Borah Peak (#4044)

Trailhead: Borah Peak Trailhead

Off Birch Springs Road, near Mackay, ID

Coordinates: 44.13249, -113.83462

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Overview

Borah Peak Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.7 mi / 12.4 km near Mackay, ID. Expect about 5,171 ft / 1,576 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 12,615 ft / 3,845 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 7 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 7,448 ft / 2,270 m · high 12,569 ft / 3,831 m

Nearby

Borah PeakPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Mount MorrisonPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Sacajawea PeakPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

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