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Easy
Clearwater National Forest/Idaho

Smith Ridge

North Fork Ranger District (NPCNF), Idaho

4.3 mi

Distance

328 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 29m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Smith Ridge Trail, located in the North Fork Ranger District, offers a relatively easy hike with a total length of 4.3 miles (6.9 km). The trail provides gentle elevation changes, gaining only 95 feet (29 meters) across its entirety. Situated in the greater Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests region, it likely features forested settings typical of the area. While the elevation spans from 1,355 meters to 1,451 meters, it remains manageable for most hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,355 ft
Max:1,451 ft
137 ft
77 ft
1,355 ft1,387 ft1,419 ft1,451 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.1 mi3.2 mi4.3 mi

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Highlights

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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