Western Rim National Recreation Trail
Idaho
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12.3 mi
Distance
6,637 ft
Gain
6h 50m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 29 min ago · oldest 49 min
problem: Agency alerts
6 active alerts in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest; most severe: Anthony Fire Area Closure
USFSPosted Jul 21 · checked 49 min ago
caution: Weather
Clouds, high 72°F / low 54°F, 78% precip — 65/100 for hike
OpenWeather29 min ago
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Western Rim National Recreation Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 12.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6,637 ft
- Elevation loss
- 6,637 ft
- Highest point
- 5,458 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,102 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Western Rim National Recreation Trail in Idaho is a 24.52-mile out-and-back route with 6,637 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,458 feet.
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