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Hike

Packsaddle

Near Nelson Peak
2,950 ft of climbing

6.4 mi out & back · 2,950 ft gain · 5,393 ft high point · Very hard

Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This 6.4-mile out and back trail climbs 2,950 feet past Nelson Peak in the backcountry.

Elevation

2,950 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.2 mi from the trailhead
Tin Can Flat Campground
Campground · Montana
8.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Mallard Peak
- Summits Mallard Peak
- Inside Clearwater National Forest
- 3,228 ft of climbing
12.9 mi out & back · 3,228 ft gain · Very hard
Clearwater National Forest · Camp 3 mi away
15 mi from you

Out: 2,860 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nelson PeakNearby · 3.2 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 6.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 2,950 ft round trip
High point: 5,393 ft
Low point: 2,594 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 6.4 mi and 2,950 ft of climbing, with steep sections
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 47.2320° N · 115.7311° W

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today50°38°Partly Sunny
Sat60°42°Mostly Sunny
Sun50°34°Light Rain
Mon51°39°Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue53°40°Chance Light Rain
Wed62°41°Partly Sunny
Thu62°39°Partly Sunny

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 3 mph SE

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