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Snowshoe Trail

Mapped as Snowshoe Loop Trail

Hiking trail · Boise Mountains / Idaho City · Trailhead near Idaho City, ID

2.9 mi4.6 kmRound trip

≈427 ft≈130 mElevation gain

6,132 ft1,869 mHigh point

1 hr 38 minEstimated time

Easy1.4 mi / 2.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last short stretch is on FR 385

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Snowshoe (#721003)

Trailhead: Banner Ridge Trail

Off Little Beaver Creek Road, near Idaho City, ID

Coordinates: 44.02495, -115.60630

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Overview

Snowshoe Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.9 mi / 4.6 km near Idaho City, ID. Expect about 427 ft / 130 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,132 ft / 1,869 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 38 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 5,764 ft / 1,757 m · high 6,122 ft / 1,866 m

Nearby

Lower Banner TrailHiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Cougar TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Wayout TrailHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Lehn's LoopHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Stargaze PointPeak · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Moose TrailHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Ralph's TrailHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Ridge TrailHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km

Sources

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