5.0 mi
Distance
1,093 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 13m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Butcher Knife Ridge unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,281 ft |
| End | 5.0 mi | 2,515 ft |
Trail Details
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sula, MT · about 23 mi away
- County:
- Lemhi County, ID
- Jurisdiction:
- Salmon National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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