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Powderhouse Gulch Trail

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

6.6 mi10.7 kmRound trip
≈2,031 ft≈619 mElevation gain
8,074 ft2,461 mHigh point
3 hr 58 minEstimated time

Moderate3.3 mi / 5.4 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 (via USGS National Digital Trails), Powderhouse Gulch (#6079)
Trailhead
Off Williams Creek Road, near Salmon, ID
Coordinates: 45.08121, -114.04479
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Overview

Powderhouse Gulch Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.6 mi / 10.7 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 2,031 ft / 619 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,074 ft / 2,461 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 58 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 6,060 ft / 1,847 m · high 8,068 ft / 2,459 m

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