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Rising Sun Trail

Hiking trail · McCall / West Central Mountains · Trailhead near McCall, ID

3.5 mi5.6 kmRound trip

≈272 ft≈83 mElevation gain

5,561 ft1,695 mHigh point

1 hr 47 minEstimated time

Easy1.7 mi / 2.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Rising Sun (#405)

Trailhead: Payette Rim Trailhead

Off Brundage Mountain Road, near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.94111, -116.13883

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Overview

Rising Sun Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.5 mi / 5.6 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 272 ft / 83 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,561 ft / 1,695 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 47 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 5,433 ft / 1,656 m · high 5,554 ft / 1,693 m

Nearby

Payette RimHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Westy TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Grand Traverse TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Polar ExpressHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Blue Ridge LoopHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Rising Sun Two TrackBike route · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Upper Drain TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Payette LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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