Usfs Trail 224 Trail

Idaho

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2.5 mi

Distance

2,782 ft

Gain

52 min

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 4 h ago · oldest 5 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

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

    USFSPosted Sep 15 · checked 5 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 39°F / low 35°F, 61% precip — 67/100 for hike

    OpenWeather4 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.5 mi
Elevation gain
2,782 ft
Elevation loss
2,782 ft
Highest point
5,940 ft
Lowest point
3,253 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

Usfs Trail 224 Trail is a 5.02-mile out-and-back route in Idaho with 2,782 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,940 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
5,936 ft
High point
5,940 ft
Total climbing
2,782 ft
Total descent
2,782 ft
Steepest stretch
35% grade around mile 2.1 on the way out
Length (round trip)
5 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes late, so save something for the end.

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, ID weather station, 8.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan33° high5° low
  2. Feb36° high6° low
  3. Mar41° high14° low
  4. Apr46° high21° low
  5. May57° high29° low
  6. Jun66° high35° low
  7. Jul77° high39° low
  8. Aug77° high36° low
  9. Sep67° high30° low
  10. Oct52° high23° low
  11. Nov39° high15° low
  12. Dec31° high6° low

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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