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Cougar Rock Trail

Mapped as Cougar Rock

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

2.1 mi3.4 kmRound trip

≈1,299 ft≈396 mElevation gain

7,021 ft2,140 mHigh point

1 hr 50 minEstimated time

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

1.1 mi (1.7 km) to Cougar Rock, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.4 mi (2.2 km) on FR 483 and FR 483A

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Cougar Rock (#109004)

Trailhead

Off Spur 483A, near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.59316, -115.70431

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Overview

Cougar Rock Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.1 mi / 3.4 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 1,299 ft / 396 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,021 ft / 2,140 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 50 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 5,712 ft / 1,741 m · high 7,021 ft / 2,140 m

Nearby

Cougar Rock BenchmarkPeak · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Tyndall CreekHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
WewukiyeHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Telephone RidgeHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
MeadowsHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Yellow JacketHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Tule LakeLake · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Lodgepole CreekHiking 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.