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Polar Express Trail

Mapped as Polar Express

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

3 mi4.9 kmRound trip

≈246 ft≈75 mElevation gain

5,499 ft1,676 mHigh point

1 hr 36 minEstimated time

Easy1.5 mi / 2.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.9 mi (3.1 km) on FR 50839 and FR 50841

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Polar Express (#410)

Trailhead

Off Grizzly Bear Road, near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.94917, -116.15861

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Overview

Polar Express Trail is a round-trip hike of 3 mi / 4.9 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 246 ft / 75 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,499 ft / 1,676 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 36 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 5,384 ft / 1,641 m · high 5,499 ft / 1,676 m

Nearby

Payette RimHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Westy TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Grand Traverse TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Rising Sun TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Blue Ridge LoopHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Rising Sun Two TrackBike route · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Upper Drain TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Payette LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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