East Owl Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Salmon / Frank Church · Trailhead near Salmon, ID

13.4 mi21.6 kmRound trip

≈4,426 ft≈1,349 mElevation gain

7,710 ft2,350 mHigh point

7 hr 54 minEstimated time

Hard6.7 mi / 10.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 12.4 mi (19.9 km) on FR 60044, FR 60038 and FR 60043

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, East Owl Creek (#6153)

Trailhead

Off Beartrap Ridge Road, near Salmon, ID

Coordinates: 45.39124, -114.37545

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Overview

East Owl Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 13.4 mi / 21.6 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 4,426 ft / 1,349 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,710 ft / 2,350 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 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 3,655 ft / 1,114 m · high 7,703 ft / 2,348 m

Nearby

Owl Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km

Sources

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