Bigfoot Trail — Region 4: Russian Wilderness
~2 days · 16.2 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bigfoot Trail — Region 4: Russian Wilderness is known for
Region 4 of Bigfoot Trail is an official 23 km point-to-point section from Trail Creek Campground to Idlewild Campground.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 8,461 ft to 24,163 ft over 16.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.2 mi · 26%
- Downhill 12.0 mi · 74%
- Flat 0.0 mi · 0%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Bigfoot Trail — Region 4: Russian Wilderness?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bigfoot Trail — Region 4: Russian Wilderness scores 24/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Bigfoot Trail — Region 4: Russian Wilderness take?
Most backpackers hike the Bigfoot Trail — Region 4: Russian Wilderness in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 16.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bigfoot Trail — Region 4: Russian Wilderness?
The Bigfoot Trail — Region 4: Russian Wilderness climbs roughly 4,626 ft total — about 286 ft per mile, topping out near 7,385 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.