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Cabin - Thunderbolt Trail

Mapped as Cabin-Thunderbolt

Hiking trail · McCall / West Central Mountains · Trailhead near McCall, ID

3.2 mi5.1 kmRound trip

≈1,447 ft≈441 mElevation gain

7,910 ft2,411 mHigh point

2 hr 19 minEstimated time

Moderate1.6 mi / 2.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.0 mi (6.5 km) on FR 488 and FR 467

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Cabin - Thunderbolt (#086004)

Trailhead: Cabin Creek/Thunderbolt Trailhead

On FR 467, near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.71686, -115.63548

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Overview

Cabin - Thunderbolt Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.2 mi / 5.1 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 1,447 ft / 441 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,910 ft / 2,411 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 19 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 6,608 ft / 2,014 m · high 7,884 ft / 2,403 m

Nearby

Cabin PeakPeak · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
Thunderbolt MountainPeak · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Knox LakeLake · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Roaring LakesLake · 1.6 mi / 2.7 km
Trout -ThunderboltHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.8 km
Penny Spring CampgroundCampground · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Dollar Creek RidgeHiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Nickel CreekHiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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