Dixie Summit

Idaho

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5.1 mi

Distance

1,368 ft

Gain

2h 22m

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 1 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

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

    USFSPosted Sep 15 · checked 1 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 46°F / low 41°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,368 ft
Elevation loss
1,368 ft
Highest point
7,178 ft
Lowest point
6,196 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Dixie Summit is a 5.07-mile loop in Idaho with 1,368 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 7,178 feet.

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The climb

Starts at
6,448 ft
High point
7,178 ft
Total climbing
1,368 ft
Total descent
1,368 ft
Steepest stretch
34% grade around mile 2.2 from the start
Length
5.1 mi
Shape
Loop

The climb is steady from start to finish.

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

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Dixie N, ID weather station, 3.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan31° high5° low
  2. Feb33° high8° low
  3. Mar38° high13° low
  4. Apr46° high20° low
  5. May57° high28° low
  6. Jun64° high35° low
  7. Jul76° high39° low
  8. Aug76° high36° low
  9. Sep65° high31° low
  10. Oct52° high24° low
  11. Nov36° high14° low
  12. Dec28° high5° low

The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Red River 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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