Nolan Pt.
- 8.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,877 ft
- climb
- 8,464 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Nolan Pt. open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Salmon-Challis National Forest · Order 0413-07-17 · USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Nolan Pt. is a hard hike in Idaho's Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, on the North Fork Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 6,568 feet to 8,464 feet, a total gain of 1,877 feet over roughly 8.6 miles. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Stoddard and Cramer Basin are both hikes about 2.5 to 2.7 miles away, and Stoddard Access is about 3 miles off. For an overnight base, Corn Creek Campground Complex is about 6.1 miles away.
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