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Cow Creek Trail

Mapped as Cow Creek

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

14.4 mi23.1 kmRound trip

≈1,998 ft≈609 mElevation gain

5,187 ft1,581 mHigh point

6 hr 54 minEstimated time

Hard7.2 mi / 11.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.0 mi (1.6 km) on FR 50387

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Cow Creek (#300)

Trailhead: Cow Creek

Near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 45.06239, -115.76874

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Overview

Cow Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 14.4 mi / 23.1 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 1,998 ft / 609 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,187 ft / 1,581 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 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 4,268 ft / 1,301 m · high 5,138 ft / 1,566 m

Nearby

Loon Creek/Loon LakeHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km

Sources

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