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Gold Meadows

Inside Clearwater National Forest
1,557 ft of climbing

2.9 mi one way · 1,557 ft climb · 6,455 ft high point · Easy

In Clearwater National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Gold Meadows Trail climbs 1,557 feet over 2.9 miles in Clearwater National Forest.

Elevation

210 ft of gain and 1,557 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.9 mi from the trailhead
Castle Butte Lookout
Campground · Idaho
10.4 mi from the trailhead

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Greenside Butte
- Ends at Stanley Hot Springs
- Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
- 3,354 ft of climbing
4.7 mi one way · 3,354 ft climb · Easy
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

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: 2.9 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 210 ft
Descent: 1,557 ft
High point: 6,455 ft
Low point: 5,024 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 46.3796° N · 115.0967° W

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Wilderness Gateway

Campground

11.5 mi from the trailhead

Liz Creek Cabin

Campground · Idaho

22 mi from you

Goat Heaven

Summits Gateway Peak
Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
3,016 ft of climbing

4.0 mi one way · 3,016 ft climb · Easy

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness · Camp 7 mi away

Saddle Ridge

Ends at Stuart Hot Springs
Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
3,806 ft of climbing

5.8 mi one way · 3,806 ft climb · Easy

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness · Camp 14 mi away

Lone Pine Ridge

Summits Lone Pine Point
Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
2,237 ft of climbing

4.7 mi one way · 2,237 ft climb · Easy

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

Weitas Ridge

Summits Liz Butte
Inside Clearwater National Forest
3,868 ft of climbing

7.7 mi one way · 3,868 ft climb · Easy

Clearwater National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Wounded Doe Ridge

Summits Barren Hill
Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
2,006 ft of climbing

5.8 mi one way · 2,006 ft climb · Easy

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today57°45°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun62°47°Sunny
Mon63°49°Sunny
Tue63°48°Sunny
Wed62°47°Sunny
Thu62°47°Sunny
Fri59°43°Mostly Sunny

Today: Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 1 to 5 mph NE

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