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Mcdonald Gulch

Inside Salmon National Forest
2,390 ft of climbing

3.4 mi one way · 2,390 ft climb · 7,550 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

McDonald Gulch is a 3.4-mile trail in Salmon National Forest climbing 2,390 feet.

Elevation

2,390 ft of gain and 228 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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9.5 mi from the trailhead
Yellowjacket Guard Station
Campground · Idaho
10.3 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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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: 3.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 2,390 ft
Descent: 228 ft
High point: 7,550 ft
Low point: 5,388 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 45.0361° N · 114.2967° W

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4,437 ft of climbing

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Macarte Ridge

Summits Martin Mountain
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5,627 ft of climbing

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Woodtick Cutoff

Summits Martin Mountain
Inside Frank Church-River Of No Return Wilderness
2,576 ft of climbing

2.3 mi one way · 2,576 ft climb · Easy

Frank Church-River Of No Return Wilderness · Camp 14 mi away

W FK Camas Creek

Summits Woodtick Summit
Inside Frank Church-River Of No Return Wilderness
4,635 ft of climbing

11.1 mi one way · 4,635 ft climb · Moderate

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Duck Creek Point

Summits Duck Creek Point
Inside Salmon National Forest
2,802 ft of climbing

3.9 mi one way · 2,802 ft climb · Moderate

Salmon National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Woodtick

Summits Swan Peak
Inside Salmon National Forest
3,202 ft of climbing

7.6 mi one way · 3,202 ft climb · Moderate

Salmon National Forest · Camp 10 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today75°46°Sunny
Thu75°45°Partly Sunny
Fri67°42°Chance Light Rain
Sat67°42°Chance Light Rain
Sun73°44°Sunny
Mon73°44°Sunny
Tue71°42°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 3 to 7 mph NE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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