Deception Point Trail

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

4.2 mi6.8 kmRound trip

≈702 ft≈214 mElevation gain

5,646 ft1,721 mHigh point

2 hr 18 minEstimated time

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

2.1 mi (3.4 km) to Deception Point

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.4 mi (2.3 km) on FR 734-B and FR 734-D

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Deception Point (#812-A)

Trailhead

Off Last Road, near Pierce, ID

Coordinates: 46.80595, -115.15755

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Overview

Deception Point Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.2 mi / 6.8 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 702 ft / 214 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,646 ft / 1,721 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 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 5,328 ft / 1,624 m · high 5,630 ft / 1,716 m

Nearby

Deception PointPeak · 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Comet Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
Hidden Creek CampgroundCampground · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Moose Mountain TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Spring Hill TrailHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km

Sources

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