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Van Point Trail

Hiking trail · Idaho Falls / Tetons · Trailhead near Irwin, ID

10.4 mi16.8 kmRound trip
≈1,519 ft≈463 mElevation gain
6,106 ft1,861 mHigh point
5 hr 9 minEstimated time

Hard5.2 mi / 8.4 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, Van Point (#4197)
Trailhead
Off Bear Creek Road, near Irwin, ID
Coordinates: 43.28284, -111.21872
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Overview

Van Point Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.4 mi / 16.8 km near Irwin, ID. Expect about 1,519 ft / 463 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,106 ft / 1,861 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 9 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 5,623 ft / 1,714 m · high 6,083 ft / 1,854 m

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