Summit Trail
Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, Valley County, ID
Point-to-point trail in Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, Valley County, ID. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,822 ft (1,165 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 25 min
- High point
- 8,990 ft (2,740 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Peak: Little Baldy 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Summit Trail
How long is Summit Trail?
Summit Trail is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 25 min. It climbs 3,822 ft (1,165 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,990 ft (2,740 m).
How hard is Summit Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Summit Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Summit Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Summit Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (15% under trees).
What can you do on Summit Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Summit 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.
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- Camptender Trail Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness · Expert · 12.1 mi (19.5 km)
- Forty- Four Creek Trail Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness · Expert · 16.3 mi (26.3 km)
- Summit Lake Trail Boise National Forest · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Silver Moon Trail Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- Honeymoon Trail Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness · Expert · 19.9 mi (32 km)
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