Pierce Creek Trail

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

8.5 mi13.6 kmRound trip

≈2,185 ft≈666 mElevation gain

7,303 ft2,226 mHigh point

4 hr 45 minEstimated time

Hard4.2 mi / 6.8 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, Pierce Creek (#6121)

Trailhead

Near Salmon, ID

Coordinates: 45.61416, -113.96771

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Overview

Pierce Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.5 mi / 13.6 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 2,185 ft / 666 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,303 ft / 2,226 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 45 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 5,135 ft / 1,565 m · high 7,300 ft / 2,225 m

Nearby

Twin Creek Campground and Group Picnic AreaCampground · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Twin Creek Ridge TrailHiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Anderson MountainPeak · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km

Sources

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