High Ridge Trail

Hiking trail · Sun Valley / Ketchum · Trailhead near Ketchum, ID

16 mi25.8 kmRound trip

≈5,010 ft≈1,527 mElevation gain

9,459 ft2,883 mHigh point

9 hr 13 minEstimated time

Hard8 mi / 12.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.2 mi (1.9 km) on FR 70142

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, High Ridge Trail (#7124)

Trailhead

Off Lake Creek Road, near Ketchum, ID

Coordinates: 43.78925, -114.32062

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Overview

High Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 16 mi / 25.8 km near Ketchum, ID. Expect about 5,010 ft / 1,527 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,459 ft / 2,883 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 9 hr 13 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 6,919 ft / 2,109 m · high 9,429 ft / 2,874 m

Sources

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