White Horse Basin Trail

Hiking trail · Salmon / Frank Church · Trailhead near Salmon, ID

6.3 mi10.2 kmRound trip

≈2,635 ft≈803 mElevation gain

7,428 ft2,264 mHigh point

4 hr 11 minEstimated time

Hard3.2 mi / 5.1 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, White Horse Basin (#6056)

Trailhead

Off Panther Creek Road, near Salmon, ID

Coordinates: 45.14650, -114.22631

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Overview

White Horse Basin Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.3 mi / 10.2 km near Salmon, ID. Expect about 2,635 ft / 803 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,428 ft / 2,264 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 11 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 4,790 ft / 1,460 m · high 7,428 ft / 2,264 m

Nearby

Wild campingCampground · 3.1 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

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