Rattlesnake Alley Trail

Mapped as Rattlesnake Alley

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

3.1 mi5 kmRound trip

≈594 ft≈181 mElevation gain

6,030 ft1,838 mHigh point

1 hr 49 minEstimated time

Easy1.6 mi / 2.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Bureau of Land Management, Rattlesnake Alley

Trailhead: Blue Mountain Trailhead

Near Challis, ID

Coordinates: 44.48970, -114.23352

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Overview

Rattlesnake Alley Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.1 mi / 5 km near Challis, ID. Expect about 594 ft / 181 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,030 ft / 1,838 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 49 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 5,427 ft / 1,654 m · high 6,014 ft / 1,833 m

Nearby

John HenryHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Ebb And FlowHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Blue Mountain TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Eagle ViewHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
FoothillsHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Golf Course LoopBike route · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Joy Ride AHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Blue MountainPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Bureau of Land Management.