Rim
- 13.0 mi
- round trip
- 875 ft
- climb
- 7,643 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Rim open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Payette National Forest.
Over Snow Vehicle Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-638 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Brundage Mountain Resort Snowcat Route Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-637 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Lost Valley Log Hauling
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · USFS · Payette National Forest
Granite Mountain Over Snow Vehicle Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-635 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Gordon Titus Upper Elevation Parking Lot Winter Restrictions
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-543 · USFS · Payette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Payette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
The Rim is a 13-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho's Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, within the Krassel Ranger District of the Payette National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route starts at about 6,185 feet, rising to a high point of 7,643 feet with a total elevation gain of 875 feet. It is a hard hike, and the trail is natural-surfaced. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail is open year round. The climb is one way, so the round trip is about 26 miles. The trip works well as a base for exploring the surrounding area, with several other hikes within a few miles. South Fork Chamberlain Creek is about 4 miles away, and Crane Meadows is about 4.3 miles away. Mackay Bar campground sits about 6.5 miles off for anyone planning an overnight stay.
Local outfitters
- Black Bear RV Park45 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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