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Hike

Old Sampson

1,322 ft of climbing

3.8 mi one way · 1,322 ft climb · 3,698 ft high point · Easy

Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Old Sampson runs 3.8 miles one way in Idaho, gaining 1,322 feet to reach 3,698 feet elevation.

Elevation

1,322 ft of gain and 425 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.4 mi from the trailhead
Laird Park Campground
Campground
5.9 mi from the trailhead

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 3.8 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,322 ft
Descent: 425 ft
High point: 3,698 ft
Low point: 2,801 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 47.0149° N · 116.6936° W

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today72°48°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat74°49°Sunny
Sun78°51°Sunny
Mon79°52°Sunny
Tue75°49°Mostly Sunny
Wed71°49°Mostly Sunny
Thu78°51°Mostly Sunny

Today: Slight Chance Rain Showers · wind 5 mph NW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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