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Grand Traverse Trail

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

3.3 mi5.3 kmRound trip

≈331 ft≈101 mElevation gain

5,449 ft1,661 mHigh point

1 hr 45 minEstimated time

Easy1.6 mi / 2.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.3 mi (0.4 km) on FR 50813

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Grand Traverse (#402)

Trailhead

Off Shy Bear Road, near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.95436, -116.16256

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Overview

Grand Traverse Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.3 mi / 5.3 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 331 ft / 101 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,449 ft / 1,661 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 45 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 5,217 ft / 1,590 m · high 5,440 ft / 1,658 m

Nearby

Payette RimHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Westy TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Rising Sun TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Polar ExpressHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Blue Ridge LoopHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Rising Sun Two TrackBike route · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Upper Drain TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Payette LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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