Salmon River Trail #96
Elk Creek Research Natural Area, Idaho County, ID
Out-and-back trail in Elk Creek Research Natural Area, Idaho County, ID. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,394 ft (425 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 15 min
- High point
- 2,221 ft (677 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Campsite: Upper Sheep Creek Campsite 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Gold Rush Bar Campsite 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Lower Bull Creek Campsite 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Upper Bull Creek Campsite 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Whiskey Bob Campsite 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Basin Creek Campsite 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Alex Meadow Campsite 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Salmon River Trail #96
How long is Salmon River Trail #96?
Salmon River Trail #96 is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,394 ft (425 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,221 ft (677 m).
How hard is Salmon River Trail #96?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Salmon River Trail #96?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Salmon River Trail #96?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Salmon River Trail #96 shaded?
Mostly exposed (12% under trees).
What can you do on Salmon River Trail #96?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Salmon River Trail #96?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Salmon River Trail #96
- Sheep Creek Trail Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Expert · 12.2 mi (19.6 km)
- Salmon River Trail Elk Creek Research Natural Area · Hard · 16.5 mi (26.5 km)
- Johnson Saddle Stock Trail Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Johnson Saddle Trail Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Expert · 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
- Johnson Saddle Cutoff Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Hard · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Johnson Saddle Trail Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Expert · 11.2 mi (18.1 km)
- Johnson Saddle Cutoff Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Elk Butte Trail Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Hard · 4.6 mi (7.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap