
5.2 mi
Distance
1,407 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 24m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Shorty Peak is an out-and-back trail in Kaniksu National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Boundary County, Idaho. It is 5.2 miles long and gains 1,407 feet. The nearest town is Bonners Ferry, Idaho, about 23 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,606 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 1,968 ft |
| End | 5.2 mi | 1,606 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Bonners Ferry, ID · about 23 mi away
- County:
- Boundary County, ID
- Jurisdiction:
- Kaniksu National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail

Shorty Peak Lookout
1.9 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Bonners Ferry, ID
Check official pricing1 sitesNational Forest Reservable Cabin Some Coverage
Dirt Oven Campground
2.7 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Bonners Ferry, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Idaho Panhandle Dispersed Campsite HIDDEN LAKE (ON FS TRAIL 102)
6.7 mi awayIdaho Panhandle National Forests
Dispersed

Kootenai River Water Front at Jake's Landing
7.4 mi awayBonners Ferry, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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