Peterson Spring Trail

Mapped as Peterson Spring

Hiking trail · Pocatello / Southeast · Trailhead near Preston, ID

4.9 mi7.9 kmRound trip

≈1,214 ft≈370 mElevation gain

6,742 ft2,055 mHigh point

2 hr 51 minEstimated time

Moderate2.5 mi / 4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 8.0 mi (12.9 km) on FR 30407

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Peterson Spring (#3361)

Trailhead

Off East Birch Creek Road, near Preston, ID

Coordinates: 42.22210, -111.67906

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Overview

Peterson Spring Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.9 mi / 7.9 km near Preston, ID. Expect about 1,214 ft / 370 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,742 ft / 2,055 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 51 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 5,702 ft / 1,738 m · high 6,732 ft / 2,052 m

Nearby

Birch Creek Horse BasinHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Horse BasinHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Graham HollowHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
TelegraphHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Telegraph LookoutViewpoint · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
HighlineHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km

Sources

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