Martin Mountain Trail

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

14.8 mi23.8 kmRound trip

≈2,707 ft≈825 mElevation gain

9,367 ft2,855 mHigh point

7 hr 28 minEstimated time

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

7.4 mi (11.9 km) to Martin Mountain

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 27.2 mi (43.7 km) on FR 40537 and FR 40086

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Martin Mountain (#4103)

Trailhead

Off Sleeping Deer Road, near Challis, ID

Coordinates: 44.75368, -114.67949

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Overview

Martin Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 14.8 mi / 23.8 km near Challis, ID. Expect about 2,707 ft / 825 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,367 ft / 2,855 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 28 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 8,570 ft / 2,612 m · high 9,364 ft / 2,854 m

Nearby

Sleeping Deer Lookout TrailHiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Pole Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.4 km
Sleeping Deer MountainPeak · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Pole LakeLake · 1.3 mi / 2.2 km
Cache Creek LakesLake · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km

Sources

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