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Idaho
East Fork American River Trail
7.2 mi
Distance
2,905 ft
Gain
2h 34m
Time
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Inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
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East Fork American River Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,905 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,905 ft
- Highest point
- 6,604 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,319 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
East Fork American River Trail is a 14.38-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho with 2,905 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,604 feet.
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