Loon Creek Point Trail

Hiking trail · Sawtooths / Stanley · Trailhead near Stanley, ID

15 mi24.2 kmRound trip

≈2,999 ft≈914 mElevation gain

8,438 ft2,572 mHigh point

7 hr 43 minEstimated time

Hard7.5 mi / 12.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 12.8 mi (20.7 km) on FR 40172, FR 40007 and FR 40004

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Loon Creek Point (#4105)

Trailhead

Off Grouse Creek Road, near Stanley, ID

Coordinates: 44.67326, -114.83829

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Overview

Loon Creek Point Trail is a round-trip hike of 15 mi / 24.2 km near Stanley, ID. Expect about 2,999 ft / 914 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,438 ft / 2,572 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 43 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 7,503 ft / 2,287 m · high 8,415 ft / 2,565 m

Nearby

Jack Creek TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Cold Springs Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Castle Fork TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

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