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Massacre Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Lost River Range / Craters · Trailhead near Mackay, ID

10.6 mi17.1 kmRound trip

≈2,513 ft≈766 mElevation gain

8,438 ft2,572 mHigh point

5 hr 46 minEstimated time

Hard5.3 mi / 8.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.0 mi (4.9 km) on FR 40121

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Massacre Creek (#4090)

Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 121, near Mackay, ID

Coordinates: 44.07409, -113.48084

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Overview

Massacre Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.6 mi / 17.1 km near Mackay, ID. Expect about 2,513 ft / 766 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,438 ft / 2,572 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 46 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 6,959 ft / 2,121 m · high 8,396 ft / 2,559 m

Nearby

Big Creek Massacre TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km

Sources

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