China Connect Trail

Mapped as China Connection

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Pierce, ID

2.3 mi3.7 kmRound trip

≈217 ft≈66 mElevation gain

4,957 ft1,511 mHigh point

1 hr 18 minEstimated time

Easy1.1 mi / 1.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.4 mi (0.6 km) on FR 735

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, China Connect (#T5452)

Trailhead

Off Osier Ridge North Road, near Pierce, ID

Coordinates: 46.83341, -115.05799

Directions

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Overview

China Connect Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.3 mi / 3.7 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 217 ft / 66 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,957 ft / 1,511 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 18 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 4,823 ft / 1,470 m · high 4,941 ft / 1,506 m

Nearby

China SwitchbackHiking trail · 0.6 mi / 0.9 km
Jungle PointPeak · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Broken Nose West RosdHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2 km
Spring HillPeak · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Spring Hill TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km

Sources

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