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Sulphur - West Elk

Inside Boise National Forest
1,055 ft of climbing

2.1 mi one way · 1,055 ft climb · 7,862 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Sulphur - West Elk is a moderate 2.1-mile trail climbing 1,055 feet in Boise National Forest.

Elevation

1,055 ft of gain and 219 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.7 mi from the trailhead
Stolle Meadows Cabin
Campground

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

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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: 2.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,055 ft
Descent: 219 ft
High point: 7,862 ft
Low point: 7,007 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 44.5297° N · 115.5197° W

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Lola Creek

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1,935 ft of climbing

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Log Mountain

Summits Log Mountain
Inside Payette National Forest
1,813 ft of climbing

4.8 mi one way · 1,813 ft climb · Easy

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Cougar Rock

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Soldier Basin

Ends at Dagger Falls
Inside Challis National Forest
4,936 ft of climbing

13.6 mi one way · 4,936 ft climb · Moderate

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Signal

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Weather

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Sat60°40°Mostly Sunny
Sun65°41°Sunny
Mon66°42°Sunny
Tue65°42°Sunny
Wed65°40°Sunny

Today: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 8 to 12 mph SSE

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