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Whoop-Um-Up Loop

Hiking trail · Boise Mountains / Idaho City · Trailhead near Idaho City, ID

2.3 mi3.7 kmLoop

≈505 ft≈154 mElevation gain

5,873 ft1,790 mHigh point

1 hr 28 minEstimated time

ModerateA loop that ends where it starts. 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, Whoop-Um-Up Loop (#730B03)

Trailhead: Whoop-Um-Up Trailhead

Near Idaho City, ID

Coordinates: 43.96268, -115.62891

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Overview

Whoop-Um-Up Loop is a loop hike of 2.3 mi / 3.7 km near Idaho City, ID. Expect about 505 ft / 154 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,873 ft / 1,790 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 28 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 5,387 ft / 1,642 m · high 5,850 ft / 1,783 m

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Sources

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