Rat Creek Trail

Mapped as Rat Creek

Hiking trail · Sawtooths / Stanley · Trailhead near Stanley, ID

18.6 mi29.9 kmRound trip

≈6,726 ft≈2,050 mElevation gain

8,212 ft2,503 mHigh point

11 hr 9 minEstimated time

Hard9.3 mi / 15 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.5 mi (0.8 km) on FR 40172 and FR 40007

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Rat Creek (#4115)

Trailhead

Off Loon Creek Road, near Stanley, ID

Coordinates: 44.55843, -114.84920

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Overview

Rat Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 18.6 mi / 29.9 km near Stanley, ID. Expect about 6,726 ft / 2,050 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,212 ft / 2,503 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 11 hr 9 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 5,722 ft / 1,744 m · high 8,189 ft / 2,496 m

Nearby

Cottonwood CreekHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km

Sources

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