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St. Joe National Forest/Idaho

Poorman

Palouse Ranger District, Idaho

1.3 mi

Distance

161 ft

Elev. Gain

32m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Poorman Trail is a short 1.3-mile trail located within the Palouse Ranger District. It features a modest elevation gain of 161 feet, making it accessible for hikers seeking a gentle ascent. The trail's path winds between the minimum elevation of 1097 meters and the maximum of 1166 meters, providing a mild elevation change suitable for most hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,097 ft
Max:1,166 ft
141 ft
184 ft
1,097 ft1,120 ft1,143 ft1,166 ft0.0 mi0.3 mi0.7 mi1.0 mi1.3 mi

Trail Details

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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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