Idaho · Hiking

North Fork Soldier

10.6 mi
round trip
2,459 ft
climb
8,479 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Sawtooth National Forest.

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

North Fork Soldier is a hard hike in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest, within the Fairfield Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 6,021 feet to 8,479 feet, a total gain of 2,459 feet over a route of about 10.6 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Pioneer Campground sits less than a mile away, and Five Points Campground is about 2.9 miles off, making it easy to base a trip here. Nearby hikes include the South Couch Summit Shortcut and the North Couch Summit Shortcut, both about 2 miles away, and Couch Summit, about 2.2 miles away.

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