China Switchback Trail

Mapped as China Switchback

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

3.4 mi5.4 kmRound trip

≈561 ft≈171 mElevation gain

4,938 ft1,505 mHigh point

1 hr 54 minEstimated time

Easy1.7 mi / 2.7 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, China Switchback (#T5453)

Trailhead

Near Pierce, ID

Coordinates: 46.82907, -115.04707

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Overview

China Switchback Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.4 mi / 5.4 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 561 ft / 171 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,938 ft / 1,505 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 54 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 4,590 ft / 1,399 m · high 4,938 ft / 1,505 m

Nearby

Jungle PointPeak · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
China ConnectionHiking trail · 0.6 mi / 0.9 km
Broken Nose West RosdHiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
Spring HillPeak · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Spring Hill TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

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