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Lookout Mountain Trail

Hiking trail · Salmon / Frank Church

15.8 mi25.5 kmRound trip
≈2,572 ft≈784 mElevation gain
8,622 ft2,628 mHigh point
7 hr 48 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Lookout Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

7.9 mi (12.8 km) to Lookout Mountain, measured from map
High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last stretch is on a high-clearance forest road
Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Lookout Mountain (#061)
Trailhead
Coordinates: 44.96172, -115.13104
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Overview

Lookout Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 15.8 mi / 25.5 km in Salmon / Frank Church. Expect about 2,572 ft / 784 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,622 ft / 2,628 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 48 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 7,723 ft / 2,354 m · high 8,589 ft / 2,618 m

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