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Ralph's Trail

Hiking trail · Boise Mountains / Idaho City · Trailhead near Idaho City, ID

2.1 mi3.3 kmRound trip

≈292 ft≈89 mElevation gain

6,060 ft1,847 mHigh point

1 hr 15 minEstimated time

Easy1 mi / 1.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.0 mi (6.4 km) on FR 362

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Ralph'S (#716003)

Trailhead

Off Little Beaver Road, near Idaho City, ID

Coordinates: 44.00314, -115.58250

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Overview

Ralph's Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.1 mi / 3.3 km near Idaho City, ID. Expect about 292 ft / 89 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,060 ft / 1,847 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 15 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 5,755 ft / 1,754 m · high 6,056 ft / 1,846 m

Nearby

Moose TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Ridge TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Beaver CreekHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Whoop-Um-Up LoopHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
ValleyHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Lower LamarBike route · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Pilgrim LoopHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Crooked RiverHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km

Sources

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