
12.6 mi
Distance
3,599 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 28m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Black Canyon to Big Burns is a loop trail in Targhee National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Bonneville County, Idaho. It is 13 miles long and gains 3,599 feet. The nearest town is Swan Valley, Idaho, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,610 ft |
| High point | 4.3 mi | 2,318 ft |
| End | 12.6 mi | 1,610 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Swan Valley, ID · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Bonneville County, ID
- Jurisdiction:
- Targhee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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