Galena Gulch Trail

Mapped as Galena Gulch

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

10.1 mi16.2 kmRound trip

≈2,162 ft≈659 mElevation gain

9,551 ft2,911 mHigh point

5 hr 21 minEstimated time

Hard5 mi / 8.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.0 mi (8.0 km) on FR 70197

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Galena Gulch (#7215)

Trailhead

Off Pole Creek Germania Road, near Stanley, ID

Coordinates: 43.97929, -114.64003

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Overview

Galena Gulch Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.1 mi / 16.2 km near Stanley, ID. Expect about 2,162 ft / 659 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,551 ft / 2,911 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 21 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 7,890 ft / 2,405 m · high 9,518 ft / 2,901 m

Nearby

Gladiator CreekHiking trail · 0.1 mi / 0.2 km
Corrals TrailHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Psycho RidgeMountain bike trail · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
Pearl'sHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Mine ShaftHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Rip And TearMountain bike trail · 2.8 mi / 4.4 km
Rainbow Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.4 km
North Cherry RidgeHiking trail · 3.1 mi / 5 km

Sources

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