Salmon Mountain Lookout Trail

Hiking trail · Salmon / Frank Church · Trailhead near Grangeville, ID

2.4 mi3.9 kmRound trip

≈774 ft≈236 mElevation gain

8,901 ft2,713 mHigh point

1 hr 39 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Salmon Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.2 mi (2.0 km) to Salmon Mountain

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 11.0 mi (17.7 km) on FR 468

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Salmon Mtn Lookout (#705.0)

Trailhead

Off Magruder Corridor Road, near Grangeville, ID

Coordinates: 45.63253, -114.83185

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Overview

Salmon Mountain Lookout Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.4 mi / 3.9 km near Grangeville, ID. Expect about 774 ft / 236 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,901 ft / 2,713 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 39 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 8,117 ft / 2,474 m · high 8,901 ft / 2,713 m

Nearby

Shoup-Elk City TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Hells Half-Salmon Mountain TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Salmon MountainPeak · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Salamander CreekHiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
Elk Track LakesLake · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Goat MountainPeak · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km
Gold Pan LakeLake · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km

Sources

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