North Moccasin Trail

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

6 mi9.6 kmRound trip

≈1,486 ft≈453 mElevation gain

8,186 ft2,495 mHigh point

3 hr 25 minEstimated time

Moderate3 mi / 4.8 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 (via USGS National Digital Trails), North Moccasin (#6225)

Trailhead

Off Phelan Creek Road, near Salmon, ID

Coordinates: 45.12818, -114.13625

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Overview

North Moccasin Trail is a round-trip hike of 6 mi / 9.6 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 1,486 ft / 453 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,186 ft / 2,495 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 25 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 6,795 ft / 2,071 m · high 8,182 ft / 2,494 m

Nearby

Williams Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Buckhorn TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

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