Grass Ridge Trail

Hiking trail · Salmon / Frank Church

12.4 mi20 kmRound trip

≈3,980 ft≈1,213 mElevation gain

8,074 ft2,461 mHigh point

7 hr 16 minEstimated time

Hard6.2 mi / 10 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 9.5 mi (15.4 km) on FR 224

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Grass Ridge (#65.0)

Trailhead

Coordinates: 45.64525, -114.62880

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Overview

Grass Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 12.4 mi / 20 km in Salmon / Frank Church. Expect about 3,980 ft / 1,213 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,074 ft / 2,461 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 16 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 4,505 ft / 1,373 m · high 8,041 ft / 2,451 m

Nearby

Storm RidgeHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Hells Half Acre MountainHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Devils PointPeak · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Grass LunchHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Pole MountainPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

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