American River Trail
Idaho
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.1 mi
Distance
1,476 ft
Gain
1h 1m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 12 h ago · oldest 13 h
problem: Agency alerts
4 active alerts in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest; most severe: Updated 250 Road Closure
USFSPosted Sep 15 · checked 13 h ago
caution: Weather
Clouds, high 67°F / low 39°F, 98% precip — 66/100 for hike
OpenWeather12 h ago
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American River Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,476 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,476 ft
- Highest point
- 4,472 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,267 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
American River Trail is a 4.22-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho with 1,476 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 4,472 feet.
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