Weitas Creek Trail

Idaho

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7.1 mi

Distance

4,518 ft

Gain

3h 22m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 9 h ago · oldest 9 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

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

    USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 9 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 69°F / low 42°F, 100% precip — 67/100 for hike

    OpenWeather9 h ago

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Out & back

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Weitas Creek Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
7.1 mi
Elevation gain
4,518 ft
Elevation loss
4,518 ft
Highest point
2,861 ft
Lowest point
2,354 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

Weitas Creek Trail is a 14.12-mile out-and-back route in Idaho with 4,518 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,861 feet.

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The climb

Starts at
2,803 ft
High point
2,861 ft
Total climbing
4,518 ft
Total descent
4,518 ft
Steepest stretch
25% grade around mile 3.7 on the way out
Length (round trip)
14 mi
Shape
Out and back

The climb is steady from start to finish.

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

When to go

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

  1. Jan35° high18° low11 days with snow
  2. Feb39° high20° low9 days with snow
  3. Mar47° high24° low6 days with snow
  4. Apr54° high29° low2 days with snow
  5. May64° high36° low
  6. Jun71° high42° low
  7. Jul83° high45° low
  8. Aug83° high43° low
  9. Sep73° high36° low
  10. Oct58° high30° low1 days with snow
  11. Nov42° high24° low5 days with snow
  12. Dec33° high18° low11 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 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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