Patrol Ridge Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa

8.2 mi13.2 kmRound trip

≈3,015 ft≈919 mElevation gain

6,486 ft1,977 mHigh point

5 hr 7 minEstimated time

Hard4.1 mi / 6.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 19.8 mi (31.9 km) on FR 285 and FR 357

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Patrol Ridge (#531)

Trailhead

Coordinates: 45.85177, -114.92498

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Overview

Patrol Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.2 mi / 13.2 km in Selway / Lochsa. Expect about 3,015 ft / 919 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,486 ft / 1,977 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 7 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 3,947 ft / 1,203 m · high 6,473 ft / 1,973 m

Nearby

Archer TrailHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Archer MountainPeak · 2.5 mi / 3.9 km
Box Car MountainPeak · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Running Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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