Cedar - Moose Creek

Idaho

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6.3 mi

Distance

4,116 ft

Gain

2h 6m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 1 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    5 active alerts in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest; most severe: Updated 250 Road Closure

    USFSPosted Sep 15 · checked 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 47°F / low 45°F, 1% precip — 97/100 for hike

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.3 mi
Elevation gain
4,116 ft
Elevation loss
4,116 ft
Highest point
6,161 ft
Lowest point
3,524 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

CEDAR - MOOSE CREEK is a 12.6-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 4,116 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 6,161 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
5,845 ft
High point
6,161 ft
Total climbing
4,116 ft
Total descent
4,116 ft
Steepest stretch
32% grade around mile 4.6 on the way out
Length (round trip)
13 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing is in the middle stretch.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Lochsa/Powell Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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