Silver Creek Head Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Grangeville, ID

5.8 mi9.3 kmRound trip

≈2,178 ft≈664 mElevation gain

6,322 ft1,927 mHigh point

3 hr 43 minEstimated time

Moderate2.9 mi / 4.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.2 mi (5.2 km) on FR 284 and FR 466

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Silver Creek Head (#476)

Trailhead

Off Pilot Knob Road, near Grangeville, ID

Coordinates: 45.91361, -115.71980

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Overview

Silver Creek Head Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.8 mi / 9.3 km near Grangeville, ID. Expect about 2,178 ft / 664 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,322 ft / 1,927 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 43 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 5,112 ft / 1,558 m · high 6,322 ft / 1,927 m

Nearby

Silver DomePeak · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Silver Ridge TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
China PointPeak · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Swan Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Mackey Mine TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Pilot KnobPeak · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

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