Salmon River Trail
Elk Creek Research Natural Area, Idaho County, ID
Out-and-back trail in Elk Creek Research Natural Area, Idaho County, ID. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16.5 mi (26.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 745 ft (227 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 40 min
- High point
- 2,165 ft (660 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Campsite: Middle Sheep Creek Campsite 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Upper Sheep Creek Campsite 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Campsite: California Creek Campsite 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Gold Rush Bar Campsite 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Lower Bull Creek Campsite 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Upper Bull Creek Campsite 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Campsite: Whiskey Bob Campsite 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Basin Creek Campsite 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Alex Meadow Campsite 14 mi (22.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Salmon River Trail
How long is Salmon River Trail?
Salmon River Trail is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 40 min. It climbs 745 ft (227 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,165 ft (660 m).
How hard is Salmon River Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Salmon River Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Salmon River Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Salmon River Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Salmon River Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Salmon River Trail?
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
- Sheep Creek Trail Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Expert · 12.2 mi (19.6 km)
- Salmon River Trail #96 Elk Creek Research Natural Area · Expert · 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Johnson Saddle Stock Trail Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Johnson Saddle Cutoff Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Hard · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Johnson Saddle Trail Gospel-Hump Wilderness · Expert · 10.5 mi (16.9 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