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Clearwater National Forest/Idaho

Surprise Creek

Lochsa/Powell Ranger District, Idaho

6.1 mi

Distance

2,083 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 5m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Surprise Creek is a point-to-point trail in Clearwater National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Idaho County, Idaho. It is 6.1 miles long and gains 2,083 feet.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,394 ft
Max:1,972 ft
Gain:674 ft
Loss:108 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,394 ft and 1,972 ft across 6.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,394 ft1,586 ft1,779 ft1,972 ft0.0 mi1.5 mi3.1 mi4.6 mi6.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,394 ft
High point6.0 mi1,972 ft
End6.1 mi1,960 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

County:
Idaho County, ID
Jurisdiction:
Clearwater National Forest · United States Forest Service

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