Foothills Trail

Mapped as Foothills

Hiking trail · Sawtooths / Stanley · Trailhead near Challis, ID

2.5 mi4 kmRound trip

≈305 ft≈93 mElevation gain

5,558 ft1,694 mHigh point

1 hr 25 minEstimated time

Easy1.2 mi / 2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Bureau of Land Management, Foothills

Trailhead

Off Dump Road, near Challis, ID

Coordinates: 44.49148, -114.22983

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Overview

Foothills Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.5 mi / 4 km near Challis, ID. Expect about 305 ft / 93 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,558 ft / 1,694 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 25 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 5,318 ft / 1,621 m · high 5,548 ft / 1,691 m

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Eagle ViewHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Rattlesnake AlleyHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Golf Course LoopBike route · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Joy Ride AHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
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Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Bureau of Land Management.