Scotchman Peak Trail

Mapped as Scotchman Peak Trail #65

Hiking trail · Sandpoint / Cabinets · Trailhead near Clark Fork, ID

8 mi12.8 kmRound trip

≈3,560 ft≈1,085 mElevation gain

6,880 ft2,097 mHigh point

5 hr 19 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Scotchman Peak. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

4.0 mi (6.4 km) to Scotchman Peak

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.2 mi (3.5 km) on FR 2294A

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Scotchman Peak (#65)

Trailhead

On FR 2294A, near Clark Fork, ID

Coordinates: 48.16439, -116.09838

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Overview

Scotchman Peak Trail is a round-trip hike of 8 mi / 12.8 km near Clark Fork, ID. Expect about 3,560 ft / 1,085 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,880 ft / 2,097 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 19 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 3,323 ft / 1,013 m · high 6,880 ft / 2,097 m

Nearby

Scotchman PeakPeak · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Goat MountainPeak · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Sugarloaf MountainPeak · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Antelope MountainPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Blacktop MountainPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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