Soldier Basin
- 27.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,894 ft
- climb
- 9,007 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Soldier Basin 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.
Soldier Basin is a hard hike in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, on the Middle Fork Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 5,640 feet to nearly 9,000 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,894 feet over a route of about 27 miles. Horses are allowed, and the trail surface is natural, so riders can take the route on foot or on horseback. Bikes are not permitted. The trip is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The climb is long and steep, so plan on a full day or more. The high point of 9,000 feet makes this a mountain objective rather than a short outing. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Fall Creek and Cutthroat are both hikes about 3 miles away, and Soldier Ridge is a little farther at about 3.6 miles. For an overnight base, Dagger Falls Campground is roughly 7 miles off.
Local outfitters
- The Sawmill Station39 mi away
- Arrowhead RV Park44 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Photo: Northwest Rafting Company, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Lake Creek
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