Idaho · Hiking

Goodluck Meadows

4.3 mi
round trip
2,570 ft
climb
8,738 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Goodluck Meadows open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

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Goodluck Meadows is a moderate out-and-back hike in Idaho's Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest, about 4.3 miles long with a total elevation gain of 2,570 feet. The trail starts at a low point of 7,536 feet and climbs to a high of 8,738 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 2 miles in, where the grade reaches 33 percent. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service allows both horses and bikes. The trip takes about 2.5 hours and is open year-round. West Fork Iron Creek lies just 0.3 miles away, and Thunder Mountain Historic is about 2.5 miles off. Iron Lake Campground, at 4.7 miles, and McDonald Flat Campground, at 7.5 miles, are the closest places to camp.