Thunder Mountain Historic
- 12.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,361 ft
- climb
- 8,981 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Thunder Mountain Historic 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.
Thunder Mountain Historic is an out-and-back hike of about 12 miles in Idaho's Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, part of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs on natural surface. The climb is a steep one, rising from about 6,300 feet to nearly 9,000 feet, with an elevation gain of roughly 2,360 feet one way. The route is rated expert, and it's a long day on foot. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The trail is open year round. For a shorter outing, West Fork Iron Creek lies about 2.4 miles away and Goodluck Meadows about 2.5 miles. Iron Lake Campground is about 4.7 miles off, and Lower Iron Lake is a little farther at about 4.5 miles.
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