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Skein Lake Trail

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

1.7 mi2.7 kmRound trip

≈600 ft≈183 mElevation gain

6,916 ft2,108 mHigh point

1 hr 17 minEstimated time

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

0.8 mi (1.4 km) to Skein Lake, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last stretch is on a high-clearance forest road

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Skein Lake (#132004)

Trailhead: Skein Lake Trailhead

Off Willow One Road, near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.48659, -116.10431

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Overview

Skein Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.7 mi / 2.7 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 600 ft / 183 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,916 ft / 2,108 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 17 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 6,312 ft / 1,924 m · high 6,913 ft / 2,107 m

Nearby

Raft LakeLake · 0.8 mi / 1.2 km
Skein LakeLake · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Willow Creek ReservoirLake · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Campbell Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Greenfield Flat TrailHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Collier PeakPeak · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Big Sage CampgroundCampground · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Sage Bluff CampgroundCampground · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km

Sources

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