Middle Fork Peak Cut Off Trail

Mapped as Middle Fork Peak Cut Off

Hiking trail · Salmon / Frank Church

1.4 mi2.3 kmRound trip

≈659 ft≈201 mElevation gain

8,425 ft2,568 mHigh point

1 hr 13 minEstimated time

Moderate0.7 mi / 1.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 11.9 mi (19.1 km) on FR 60112 and FR 60366

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Middle Fork Peak Cut Off (#6177)

Trailhead

Coordinates: 44.96137, -114.64326

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Overview

Middle Fork Peak Cut Off Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.4 mi / 2.3 km in Salmon / Frank Church. Expect about 659 ft / 201 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,425 ft / 2,568 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 13 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 7,776 ft / 2,370 m · high 8,419 ft / 2,566 m

Nearby

Middle Fork PeakPeak · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Hoodoo Meadows TrailHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.2 km

Sources

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