Sleeping Deer Lo Trail

Mapped as Sleeping Deer Lookout Trail

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

2.4 mi3.8 kmRound trip

≈692 ft≈211 mElevation gain

9,859 ft3,005 mHigh point

1 hr 35 minEstimated time

Moderate1.2 mi / 1.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 27.0 mi (43.4 km) on FR 40537 and FR 40086

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Sleeping Deer Lo (#4212)

Trailhead

Off Sleeping Deer Road, near Challis, ID

Coordinates: 44.75683, -114.68043

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Overview

Sleeping Deer Lo Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.4 mi / 3.8 km near Challis, ID. Expect about 692 ft / 211 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,859 ft / 3,005 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 35 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 9,236 ft / 2,815 m · high 9,849 ft / 3,002 m

Nearby

Pole Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.4 km
Sleeping Deer MountainPeak · 0.4 mi / 0.7 km
Martin Mountain TrailHiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Cache Creek LakesLake · 1 mi / 1.7 km
Woodtick Ridge TrailHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Woodtick Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Woodtick SummitPeak · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
West Fork Camas Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km

Sources

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