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Emerald Crest Ohv route map
Easy
St. Joe National Forest/Idaho

Emerald Crest Ohv

St. Joe Ranger District, Idaho

3.2 mi

Distance

584 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 13m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Emerald Crest OHV trail is a 3.2-mile route located within the St. Joe Ranger District. This trail features a moderate elevation gain of 279 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 1,403 meters. The route is not a loop, making it an out-and-back experience. Situated in the northern Idaho region, the trail offers opportunities for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts to explore a forested landscape typical of the inland northwest.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,215 ft
Max:1,403 ft
235 ft
119 ft
1,215 ft1,278 ft1,340 ft1,403 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.6 mi2.4 mi3.2 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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