Keystone Gulch Trail

Mapped as Keystone Gulch

Hiking trail · Salmon / Frank Church · Trailhead near Salmon, ID

7.5 mi12.1 kmRound trip

≈1,926 ft≈587 mElevation gain

7,612 ft2,320 mHigh point

4 hr 15 minEstimated time

Moderate3.8 mi / 6.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 8.9 mi (14.4 km) on FR 60080

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Keystone Gulch (#6123)

Trailhead

Near Salmon, ID

Coordinates: 45.57233, -113.91300

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Overview

Keystone Gulch Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.5 mi / 12.1 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 1,926 ft / 587 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,612 ft / 2,320 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 15 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 5,827 ft / 1,776 m · high 7,595 ft / 2,315 m

Nearby

Anderson MountainPeak · 1 mi / 1.6 km

Sources

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