Ward Peak Trail

Hiking trail · St. Joe / Silver Valley · Trailhead near Wallace, ID

1.8 mi2.9 kmRound trip

≈525 ft≈160 mElevation gain

7,267 ft2,215 mHigh point

1 hr 17 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Ward Peak. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

0.9 mi (1.4 km) to Ward Peak, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.8 mi (4.4 km) on FR 214 and FR 391

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Ward Peak (#250)

Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 391, near Wallace, ID

Coordinates: 47.26296, -115.38144

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Overview

Ward Peak Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.8 mi / 2.9 km near Wallace, ID. Expect about 525 ft / 160 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,267 ft / 2,215 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 17 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 6,729 ft / 2,051 m · high 7,267 ft / 2,215 m

Nearby

Ward PeakPeak · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Eagle Peak TrailHiking trail · 0.6 mi / 0.9 km
Clear LakeLake · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Square LakeLake · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Ward CreekHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Beetle HumpPeak · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km

Sources

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