Artic Point
- 8.6 mi
- round trip
- 178 ft
- climb
- 7,597 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Artic Point is an out-and-back hike in Idaho's Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, within the Krassel Ranger District of the Payette National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 8.6 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 178 feet, from a low point of 6,939 feet to a high of 7,597 feet. The route is rated hard, and the trail surface is natural. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail is open year-round. Rocky Point lies about a mile away, and Big Bear Creek is roughly 2 miles off. Chamberlain Basin campground is about 8 miles away, and White Bird Meadow is about 6 miles away.
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Route details
- Distance
- 8.6 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 178 ft
- Summit
- 7,522 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Artic Point on Arctic Point?
About 8.6 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Artic Point?
About 178 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Artic Point?
It is rated hard.
When is the best time for the Artic Point?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Arctic Point
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
