Nez Perce Ridge Trail

Mapped as Nez Perce Ridge

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

6.5 mi10.4 kmRound trip

≈2,979 ft≈908 mElevation gain

7,992 ft2,436 mHigh point

4 hr 26 minEstimated time

Hard3.2 mi / 5.2 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, Nez Perce Ridge (#6125)

Trailhead

Off Dahlonega Creek Road, near Salmon, ID

Coordinates: 45.56569, -113.85145

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Overview

Nez Perce Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.5 mi / 10.4 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 2,979 ft / 908 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,992 ft / 2,436 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 26 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 5,016 ft / 1,529 m · high 7,979 ft / 2,432 m

Nearby

Three Mile RidgeHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km

Sources

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