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Parks Peak Trail

Hiking trail · McCall / West Central Mountains · Trailhead near McCall, ID

13 mi21 kmRound trip

≈4,245 ft≈1,294 mElevation gain

8,816 ft2,687 mHigh point

7 hr 39 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Parks Peak. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

6.5 mi (10.5 km) to Parks Peak

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Parks Peak (#069)

Trailhead: Parks Creek Trailhead

Off East Fork Road, near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.95849, -115.52662

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Overview

Parks Peak Trail is a round-trip hike of 13 mi / 21 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 4,245 ft / 1,294 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,816 ft / 2,687 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 39 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 4,606 ft / 1,404 m · high 8,816 ft / 2,687 m

Nearby

Yellow Pine CampgroundCampground · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
South Fork Sheep Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Van Meter HillPeak · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Golden Gate HillPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Golden Gate CampgroundCampground · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km

Sources

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