Wampus Creek Trail

Hiking trail · St. Joe / Silver Valley

6.1 mi9.8 kmRound trip

≈2,103 ft≈641 mElevation gain

6,585 ft2,007 mHigh point

3 hr 48 minEstimated time

Moderate3 mi / 4.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 11.6 mi (18.6 km) on FR 320 and FR 346

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Wampus Creek (#73)

Trailhead

Coordinates: 47.08815, -115.27807

Directions

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Overview

Wampus Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.1 mi / 9.8 km in St. Joe / Silver Valley. Expect about 2,103 ft / 641 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,585 ft / 2,007 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 48 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 4,537 ft / 1,383 m · high 6,565 ft / 2,001 m

Nearby

Simmons PeakPeak · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Heller Simmons Divide TrailHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Swimming Bear LakeLake · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Washout Point TrailHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Indian PeakPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Red Ives PeakPeak · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
Simmons Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

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