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Upper/Lower Drain Trail

Mapped as Upper Drain Trail

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

2.2 mi3.5 kmRound trip

≈377 ft≈115 mElevation gain

5,551 ft1,692 mHigh point

1 hr 21 minEstimated time

Easy1.1 mi / 1.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.4 mi (2.3 km) on FR 50839 and FR 50841

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Upper/Lower Drain (#403)

Trailhead

Off Grizzly Bear Road, near McCall, ID

Coordinates: 44.94277, -116.15768

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Overview

Upper/Lower Drain Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.2 mi / 3.5 km near McCall, ID. Expect about 377 ft / 115 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,551 ft / 1,692 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 21 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 5,157 ft / 1,572 m · high 5,541 ft / 1,689 m

Nearby

Payette RimHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Westy TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Grand Traverse TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Rising Sun TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Polar ExpressHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Blue Ridge LoopHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Rising Sun Two TrackBike route · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Payette LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

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