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Lost Creek Trail

Hiking trail · McCall / West Central Mountains · Trailhead near New Meadows, ID

5 mi8 kmRound trip
≈1,434 ft≈437 mElevation gain
7,500 ft2,286 mHigh point
3 hrEstimated time

Moderate2.5 mi / 4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.5 mi (5.6 km) on FR 50139
Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Lost Creek (#358)
Trailhead
Off National Forest Development Road 139, near New Meadows, ID
Coordinates: 45.08178, -116.50884
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Overview

Lost Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 5 mi / 8 km near New Meadows, ID. Expect about 1,434 ft / 437 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,500 ft / 2,286 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr. 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 6,332 ft / 1,930 m · high 7,493 ft / 2,284 m

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