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Moose Trail

Hiking trail · Boise Mountains / Idaho City · Trailhead near Idaho City, ID

2.7 mi4.4 kmRound trip

≈413 ft≈126 mElevation gain

5,600 ft1,707 mHigh point

1 hr 35 minEstimated time

Easy1.4 mi / 2.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Moose (#713003)

Trailhead: Gold Fork Trailhead

Off Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route, near Idaho City, ID

Coordinates: 43.99107, -115.60604

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Overview

Moose Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.7 mi / 4.4 km near Idaho City, ID. Expect about 413 ft / 126 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,600 ft / 1,707 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 35 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 5,236 ft / 1,596 m · high 5,577 ft / 1,700 m

Nearby

Ralph's TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Ridge TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Beaver CreekHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Whoop-Um-Up LoopHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
ValleyHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Lower LamarBike route · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Pilgrim LoopHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Crooked RiverHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km

Sources

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