Retracement Trail

Hiking trail · City of Rocks / Albion · Trailhead near Oakley, ID

4.7 mi7.5 kmRound trip

≈518 ft≈158 mElevation gain

6,211 ft1,893 mHigh point

2 hr 22 minEstimated time

Moderate2.3 mi / 3.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: National Park Service, Retracement Trail

Trailhead

Off City of Rocks Road, near Oakley, ID

Coordinates: 42.06839, -113.70873

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Overview

Retracement Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.7 mi / 7.5 km near Oakley, ID. Expect about 518 ft / 158 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,211 ft / 1,893 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 22 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 5,804 ft / 1,769 m · high 6,198 ft / 1,889 m

Nearby

Camp RockPeak · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Smoky Mountain Equestrian TrailHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Treasure RockPeak · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
North Fork Circle Crerrk TrailHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.4 km
Geological TrailHiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Geo Watt TrailHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.7 km
Smoky MountainPeak · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
North Fork Circle CreekHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: National Park Service.