Smith Ridge Trail

Hiking trail · St. Joe / Silver Valley · Trailhead near Pierce, ID

11.4 mi18.4 kmRound trip

≈2,398 ft≈731 mElevation gain

6,450 ft1,966 mHigh point

6 hr 1 minEstimated time

Hard5.7 mi / 9.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Smith Ridge (#240)

Trailhead: Smith Ridge Trailhead

Off Smith Ridge Road, near Pierce, ID

Coordinates: 46.90667, -115.67864

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Overview

Smith Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.4 mi / 18.4 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 2,398 ft / 731 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,450 ft / 1,966 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 1 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 4,888 ft / 1,490 m · high 6,427 ft / 1,959 m

Nearby

Grassy PointPeak · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km

Sources

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