Nez Perce Trail

Idaho

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17.1 mi

Distance

3,978 ft

Gain

7h 17m

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

    4 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 43°F / low 42°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for hike

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Nez Perce Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
17.1 mi
Elevation gain
3,978 ft
Elevation loss
3,978 ft
Highest point
7,072 ft
Lowest point
4,391 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

The Nez Perce Trail is a 34.28-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 3,978 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 7,072 feet.

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The climb

Starts at
4,391 ft
High point
7,072 ft
Total climbing
3,978 ft
Total descent
3,978 ft
Steepest stretch
15% grade around mile 3.1 on the way out
Length (round trip)
34 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 Dixie N, ID weather station, 11 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 1,300 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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