Ruben Hollow to Weston Peak

Idaho

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2.5 mi

Distance

2,236 ft

Gain

1h 45m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    25 active alerts in Caribou-Targhee National Forest; most severe: 04-15-26-302 Tunnel Fire Closure

    USFSPosted May 8 · checked 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 71°F / low 60°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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Why you'll love it

Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Ruben Hollow to Weston Peak

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.5 mi
Elevation gain
2,236 ft
Elevation loss
2,236 ft
Highest point
7,760 ft
Lowest point
6,280 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Ruben Hollow to Weston Peak is a 5.06-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 2,236 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 7,760 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
6,280 ft
High point
7,760 ft
Total climbing
2,236 ft
Total descent
2,236 ft
Steepest stretch
26% grade around mile 0.6 on the way out
Length (round trip)
5.1 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 Caribou-Targhee National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

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

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