Post Office Ridge Trail

Mapped as Post Office Ridge Trail #919

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Kooskia / leewikees, ID

8.6 mi13.8 kmRound trip

≈3,051 ft≈930 mElevation gain

5,420 ft1,652 mHigh point

5 hr 17 minEstimated time

Hard4.3 mi / 6.9 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, Post Office Ridge (#919)

Trailhead

Near Kooskia / leewikees, ID

Coordinates: 46.46547, -114.98174

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Overview

Post Office Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.6 mi / 13.8 km near Kooskia / leewikees, ID. Expect about 3,051 ft / 930 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,420 ft / 1,652 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 17 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 2,923 ft / 891 m · high 5,420 ft / 1,652 m

Nearby

Colgate Licks NRTHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Mocus Point TrailHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km

Sources

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