South Canyon Powerline

Idaho

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3.7 mi

Distance

847 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 13 h ago · oldest 13 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 13 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 76°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for hike

    OpenWeather13 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.7 mi
Elevation gain
847 ft
Highest point
6,776 ft
Lowest point
5,845 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed
Horses
Allowed
Surface
Natural

Source for bikes, horses, surface: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

South Canyon Powerline is a 3.71-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 847 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a powerline route and is managed by the Forest Service.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
6,776 ft
Length (round trip)
3.7 mi
Shape
Out and back

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

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bern, ID weather station, 18 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan29° high7° low11 days with snow
  2. Feb32° high9° low9 days with snow
  3. Mar42° high18° low7 days with snow
  4. Apr53° high27° low3 days with snow
  5. May64° high34° low1 days with snow
  6. Jun75° high40° low
  7. Jul85° high46° low
  8. Aug84° high45° low
  9. Sep73° high36° low
  10. Oct59° high27° low2 days with snow
  11. Nov43° high18° low6 days with snow
  12. Dec30° high9° low10 days with snow

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 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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