West Fork Crosscut Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Grangeville, ID

7.3 mi11.7 kmRound trip

≈2,300 ft≈701 mElevation gain

6,460 ft1,969 mHigh point

4 hr 22 minEstimated time

Moderate3.6 mi / 5.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.5 mi (0.8 km) on FR 2102

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, West Fork Crosscut (#717)

Trailhead

Off West Fork Lookout Road, near Grangeville, ID

Coordinates: 45.98713, -115.58226

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Overview

West Fork Crosscut Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.3 mi / 11.7 km near Grangeville, ID. Expect about 2,300 ft / 701 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,460 ft / 1,969 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 22 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 5,020 ft / 1,530 m · high 6,460 ft / 1,969 m

Nearby

Iron MountainPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km

Sources

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