Carl Gulch Trail

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

5.2 mi8.4 kmRound trip

≈2,060 ft≈628 mElevation gain

5,922 ft1,805 mHigh point

3 hr 27 minEstimated time

Moderate2.6 mi / 4.2 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, Carl Gulch (#6133)

Trailhead

Off Wheeler Road, near Salmon, ID

Coordinates: 45.48876, -113.96765

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Overview

Carl Gulch Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.2 mi / 8.4 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 2,060 ft / 628 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,922 ft / 1,805 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 27 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 4,075 ft / 1,242 m · high 5,922 ft / 1,805 m

Nearby

Lewis and Clark Jeep TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km

Sources

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