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Hike

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Passes Sherman Saddle
Inside Clearwater National Forest
14,599 ft of climbing

52.8 mi of trails · 14,599 ft climb · 7,017 ft high point

In Clearwater National Forest · Idaho · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail is a 52.8-mile trail network in Clearwater National Forest with 14,599 feet of climb and several peaks and passes along the route.

Elevation

14,599 ft of gain and 12,553 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

0.0 mi from the trailhead
White Sands Campground
Campground
1.5 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

22 mi from you
St. Mary Peak
- Summits Saint Mary Peak
- Inside Bitterroot National Forest
- 3,087 ft of climbing
4.5 mi one way · 3,087 ft climb · Very hard
Bitterroot National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Sherman SaddleAlong the way
Indian Post Office LakeNearby
Bowl ButteNearby
Moccasin PeakNearby
Spring MountainNearby
Chimney ButteNearby

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: 52.8 mi
Shape: Trail network
Gain: 14,599 ft
Descent: 12,553 ft
High point: 7,017 ft
Low point: 2,874 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 46.5082° N · 114.6871° W

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Powell Campground

Campground

4.0 mi from the trailhead

Whitehouse Campground

Campground

13 mi from you

Hidden Peak

Summits Hidden Peak
Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
2,838 ft of climbing

6.7 mi one way · 2,838 ft climb · Easy

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

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

Holloway Lake

Ends at Holloway Lake
Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
3,172 ft of climbing

6.7 mi one way · 3,172 ft climb · Very hard

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

West Fork Butte

Summits West Fork Butte
Inside Lolo National Forest
2,650 ft of climbing

6.8 mi one way · 2,650 ft climb · Very hard

Lolo National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Frog Peak

Ends at Big Sand Lake
Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
3,745 ft of climbing

7.1 mi one way · 3,745 ft climb · Easy

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness · Camp 7 mi away

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- 1,282 ft of climbing
2.4 mi one way · 1,282 ft climb · Easy
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- 6,745 ft of climbing
- Camp 2 mi away
16.7 mi one way · 6,745 ft climb
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2.4 mi one way · 2,147 ft climb · Easy
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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat71°41°Areas Of Fog
Sun78°43°Areas Of Fog
Mon80°44°Patchy Fog
Tue

80°44°

Sunny

Wed79°43°Sunny

Thu79°44°Sunny

Fri76°Mostly Sunny

Sat: Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 0 to 3 mph ESE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain