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South Fork Gold Fork Trail

Mapped as South Fork Gold Fork

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

4.6 mi7.4 kmRound trip

≈1,063 ft≈324 mElevation gain

7,310 ft2,228 mHigh point

2 hr 39 minEstimated time

Moderate2.3 mi / 3.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 7.8 mi (12.6 km) on FR 411A, FR 497H and FR 497.1

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, South Fork Gold Fork (#113004)

Trailhead: South Fork Gold Fork Trailhead

Near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.65818, -115.83757

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Overview

South Fork Gold Fork Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.6 mi / 7.4 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 1,063 ft / 324 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,310 ft / 2,228 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 39 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 6,585 ft / 2,007 m · high 7,280 ft / 2,219 m

Nearby

Gold Fork LookoutPeak · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
Gold Fork RockPeak · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Needles Route Pack TrailHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Gold Fork MeadowHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Big Creek SummitHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Little CreekHiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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