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Sand-Moose Ridge route map
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St. Joe National Forest/Idaho

Sand-Moose Ridge

Palouse Ranger District, Idaho

1.1 mi

Distance

246 ft

Elev. Gain

30m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Sand-Moose Ridge is a short, 1.1-mile trail located within the Palouse Ranger District. The trail ascends modestly with an elevation gain of 246 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 1330 meters. This trail features a relatively easy difficulty rating, making it suitable for casual hikers looking to explore the area. It's not a loop trail, so hikers should plan accordingly for a return trip along the same path.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,228 ft
Max:1,330 ft
152 ft
73 ft
1,228 ft1,262 ft1,296 ft1,330 ft0.0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi0.8 mi1.1 mi

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Best Seasons

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Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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