Cedar Ridge

Idaho

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4.9 mi

Distance

2,365 ft

Gain

2h 19m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 3 h ago · oldest 3 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

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

    USFSPosted Sep 15 · checked 3 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 55°F / low 42°F, 18% precip — 92/100 for hike

    OpenWeather3 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
4.9 mi
Elevation gain
2,365 ft
Elevation loss
2,365 ft
Highest point
7,028 ft
Lowest point
5,768 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Cedar Ridge is a 9.74-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 2,365 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 7,028 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
5,768 ft
High point
7,028 ft
Total climbing
2,365 ft
Total descent
2,365 ft
Steepest stretch
23% grade around mile 3.7 on the way out
Length (round trip)
9.7 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

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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