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Idaho
2.6 mi
Distance
850 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Slate Mountain West
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Slate Mountain West is a moderately steep alpine trail offering impressive elevation gain in a compact distance. This route ascends through varied terrain typical of Idaho's central mountains, rewarding hikers with significant vertical challenge and mountain views. The trail's name suggests exposure to slate-rich geology and open ridgeline terrain characteristic of the Slate Mountain area.
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