Cabin Creek Trail

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

17.8 mi28.7 kmRound trip

≈4,518 ft≈1,377 mElevation gain

9,314 ft2,839 mHigh point

9 hr 38 minEstimated time

Hard8.9 mi / 14.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 27.0 mi (43.4 km) on FR 40537 and FR 40086

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Cabin Creek (#4102)

Trailhead

Off Sleeping Deer Road, near Challis, ID

Coordinates: 44.75683, -114.68043

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Overview

Cabin Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 17.8 mi / 28.7 km near Challis, ID. Expect about 4,518 ft / 1,377 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,314 ft / 2,839 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 9 hr 38 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 4,882 ft / 1,488 m · high 9,268 ft / 2,825 m

Nearby

Rock CreekCampground · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km

Sources

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