2.7 mi
Distance
1,158 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 30m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Shale Trail 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 | 2,099 ft |
| High point | 1.9 mi | 2,462 ft |
| End | 2.7 mi | 2,336 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- 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:
- Georgetown, ID · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Bear Lake County, ID
- Jurisdiction:
- Caribou National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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Pricing varies — check with the operator
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