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Buckhorn Trail

Hiking trail · Salmon / Frank Church · Trailhead near Salmon, ID

3.7 mi6 kmRound trip
≈709 ft≈216 mElevation gain
8,173 ft2,491 mHigh point
2 hr 7 minEstimated time

Moderate1.9 mi / 3 km one way. 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 (via USGS National Digital Trails), Buckhorn (#6224)
Trailhead
Off Williams Creek Road, near Salmon, ID
Coordinates: 45.10342, -114.07816
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Overview

Buckhorn Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.7 mi / 6 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 709 ft / 216 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,173 ft / 2,491 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 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 7,533 ft / 2,296 m · high 8,173 ft / 2,491 m

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