Jackson Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Priest Lake / Selkirks · Trailhead near Priest River, ID

10.8 mi17.4 kmRound trip

≈2,867 ft≈874 mElevation gain

5,591 ft1,704 mHigh point

6 hr 2 minEstimated time

Hard5.4 mi / 8.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Jackson Creek (#311)

Trailhead

Off Bench Creek Road, near Priest River, ID

Coordinates: 48.84044, -116.99798

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Overview

Jackson Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.8 mi / 17.4 km near Priest River, ID. Expect about 2,867 ft / 874 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,591 ft / 1,704 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 2 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 2,897 ft / 883 m · high 5,568 ft / 1,697 m

Sources

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