Clarke Mountain Lookout Trail

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

3.1 mi5 kmRound trip

≈1,060 ft≈323 mElevation gain

5,266 ft1,605 mHigh point

2 hr 5 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Clarke Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.6 mi (2.5 km) to Clarke Mountain

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.2 mi (10.0 km) on FR 5213

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Clarke Mountain Lookout (#602)

Trailhead

Off Hook Lodge Road, near Pierce, ID

Coordinates: 46.62927, -115.56608

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Overview

Clarke Mountain Lookout Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.1 mi / 5 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 1,060 ft / 323 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,266 ft / 1,605 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 5 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 4,780 ft / 1,457 m · high 5,240 ft / 1,597 m

Nearby

Clarke MountainPeak · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Elk Clarke Contour TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Gobblers KnobPeak · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Elk MountainPeak · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Jazz Creek CampCampground · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
Clarke Mountain TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Station Creek CampCampground · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Cabin Point 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.