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Moose Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Pierce, ID

10.4 mi16.8 kmRound trip
≈3,002 ft≈915 mElevation gain
6,594 ft2,010 mHigh point
5 hr 58 minEstimated time

Hard5.2 mi / 8.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.3 mi (2.1 km) on FR 5440
Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Moose Creek (#690)
Trailhead
Off Moose Pit Road, near Pierce, ID
Coordinates: 46.75959, -115.11082
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Overview

Moose Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.4 mi / 16.8 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 3,002 ft / 915 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,594 ft / 2,010 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 58 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 3,694 ft / 1,126 m · high 6,572 ft / 2,003 m

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