Walton Lakes Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Kooskia / leewikees, ID

12.9 mi20.8 kmRound trip

≈2,526 ft≈770 mElevation gain

6,841 ft2,085 mHigh point

6 hr 39 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Walton Lakes. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

6.5 mi (10.4 km) to Walton Lakes, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.4 mi (3.9 km) on FR 360

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service (via USGS National Digital Trails), Walton Lakes (#79)

Trailhead: Savage Ridge Trailhead

Off Savage Pass Road, near Kooskia / leewikees, ID

Coordinates: 46.46542, -114.63229

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Overview

Walton Lakes Trail is a round-trip hike of 12.9 mi / 20.8 km near Kooskia / leewikees, ID. Expect about 2,526 ft / 770 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,841 ft / 2,085 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 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 5,961 ft / 1,817 m · high 6,831 ft / 2,082 m

Nearby

Old Walton Lakes TrailHiking trail · 0.3 mi / 0.6 km
Tom Beall Creek Trail #7Hiking trail · 0.4 mi / 0.6 km
Walton LakesLake · 1 mi / 1.5 km
Tom Beal PeakPeak · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Goat RoostPeak · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Colt LakeLake · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Grouse LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km

Sources

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