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Surveyor's Ridge Trail

Hiking trail · St. Joe / Silver Valley

16.5 mi26.5 kmRound trip
≈3,215 ft≈980 mElevation gain
5,384 ft1,641 mHigh point
8 hr 23 minEstimated time

Hard8.2 mi / 13.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.9 mi (7.9 km) on FR 395
Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Surveyor'S Ridge (#40)
Trailhead: Sawtooth Saddle Trailhead
Coordinates: 46.99701, -115.54270
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Overview

Surveyor's Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 16.5 mi / 26.5 km in St. Joe / Silver Valley. Expect about 3,215 ft / 980 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,384 ft / 1,641 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 8 hr 23 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 2,736 ft / 834 m · high 5,371 ft / 1,637 m

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