Custer Trail, Rd #013, #070 -W
Photo: tinosa, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)- 27.4 mi
- one way
- 3,175 ft
- climb
- 8,800 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Is CUSTER TRAIL, RD #013, #070 -W open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Sawtooth National Forest.
Paradise Prescribed Burn Restricted Access
Agency alert covering Sawtooth National Forest · USFS · Sawtooth National Forest
Grandjean Area, Road, and Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Sawtooth National Forest · Order 0414-04-165 · USFS · Sawtooth National Forest
Over-Snow Vehicle and Bicycle Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Sawtooth National Forest · Order 0414-00-028 · USFS · Sawtooth National Forest
Occupancy and Use - Food Storage
Agency alert covering Sawtooth National Forest · Order 0414-04-143 · USFS · Sawtooth National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Sawtooth National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
The Custer Trail, RD #013, #070-W is a 27.4-mile point-to-point hike in Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area, part of the Sawtooth National Forest. The route starts at about 5,967 feet and climbs to a high point of 8,800 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,175 feet. The climb is rolling, and the trail is rated expert, so plan on a long, challenging day. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trip takes about 10.5 hours. The route is a one-way climb, so you'll need to plan for a return or a second vehicle. Camping is close by at Elk Creek Campground and Blind Creek Campground, both within a mile. The Dam Buttress and The Towers at 202 climbing areas sit just a few tenths of a mile away.
Local outfitters
- The Sawmill Station13 mi away
- Camp Perkins24 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 27.4 mi
- Climbing
- About 3,175 ft
- Summit
- 8,802 ft
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Time
- About 11 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the CUSTER TRAIL, RD #013, #070 -W on Mill Creek Summit?
About 27.4 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the CUSTER TRAIL, RD #013, #070 -W?
About 3,175 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the CUSTER TRAIL, RD #013, #070 -W?
It is rated expert.
How long does the CUSTER TRAIL, RD #013, #070 -W take?
About 11 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Mill Creek Summit
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.
