Idaho · Hiking

Katka Peak

0.6 mi
round trip
234 ft
climb
5,980 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Katka Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Katka Peak, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Katka Peak is a short, easy hike in the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, about half a mile from the trailhead and on land managed by the Forest Service. The out-and-back route gains about 234 feet in elevation, from a low point of about 5,767 feet to a high of about 5,980 feet. The trail is natural surfaced, and it allows horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. Several other hikes sit within a few miles, including Dobson Mcginty, Middle Fork Boulder and Clifty Peak. For an overnight stay, Yaak River Campground (MT) is about 10 miles away.

Local outfitters

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