Hemlock Ridge

Idaho

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3.9 mi

Distance

4,667 ft

Gain

2h 57m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 17 h ago · oldest 17 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in North Fork Ranger District; most severe: NFSR 247 Amended Closure

    USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 17 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 68°F / low 42°F, 100% precip — 67/100 for hike

    OpenWeather17 h ago

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Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.9 mi
Elevation gain
4,667 ft
Elevation loss
4,667 ft
Highest point
4,762 ft
Lowest point
2,803 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Hemlock Ridge is a 7.74-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 4,667 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 4,762 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
2,803 ft
High point
4,762 ft
Total climbing
4,667 ft
Total descent
4,667 ft
Steepest stretch
21% grade around mile 1.3 on the way out
Length (round trip)
7.7 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)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Headquarters, ID weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan35° high18° low
  2. Feb39° high20° low
  3. Mar46° high23° low
  4. Apr52° high27° low
  5. May63° high34° low
  6. Jun70° high40° low
  7. Jul80° high44° low
  8. Aug80° high41° low
  9. Sep70° high35° low
  10. Oct55° high28° low
  11. Nov42° high25° low
  12. Dec33° high20° low

The station sits about 1,600 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 North Fork 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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