Idaho · Hiking · Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness

Rocky Point

2.9 mi
round trip
449 ft
climb
7,428 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

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The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Payette National Forest.

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Rocky Point is a 2.9-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 trail climbs from about 6,817 feet to 7,428 feet, a gain of 449 feet, and is rated hard. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Warren, Idaho, put July and August highs around 79°F with lows in the mid-30s. That station sits roughly 1,500 feet below the trail, so temperatures on the ridge run cooler. The hike is open year-round. Artic Point is about a mile away, and Big Bear Creek is about 2.6 miles off. Chamberlain Creek, a paddling spot, is about 5 miles away, and Chamberlain Basin campground is about 7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Rocky Point

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 7°

    2. Feb

      41° / 7°

    3. Mar

      46° / 17°

    4. Apr

      50° / 20°

    5. May

      59° / 27°

    6. Jun

      68° / 34°

    7. Jul

      79° / 37°

    8. Aug

      79° / 35°

    9. Sep

      69° / 30°

    10. Oct

      56° / 23°

    11. Nov

      41° / 16°

    12. Dec

      34° / 9°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Warren, ID, 30.4 mi away at 5,907 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.