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Shell Contour A route map
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Clearwater National Forest/Idaho

Shell Contour A

Lochsa/Powell Ranger District, Idaho

1.1 mi

Distance

148 ft

Elev. Gain

24m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Shell Contour A is a short, easy trail located in the Lochsa/Powell Ranger District. Covering a distance of approximately 1.1 miles, this trail offers a gentle experience with only a minimal elevation gain of 36 feet over its course. The trail sits between 944 meters and 989 meters above sea level, providing a relatively flat hike in this region of Idaho.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

minimal elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:944 ft
Max:989 ft
73 ft
37 ft
944 ft959 ft974 ft989 ft0.0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi0.8 mi1.1 mi

Trail Details

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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