Bigfoot Trail — Region 5: Marble Mountain
~6 days · 62.8 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bigfoot Trail — Region 5: Marble Mountain is known for
Region 5 of Bigfoot Trail is an official 98 km point-to-point section from Idlewild Campground to Seiad Valley.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,587 ft to 22,507 ft over 62.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 30.0 mi · 48%
- Downhill 29.2 mi · 47%
- Flat 2.7 mi · 4%
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 5: Marble Mountain?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bigfoot Trail — Region 5: Marble Mountain scores 52/100, 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 5: Marble Mountain take?
Most backpackers hike the Bigfoot Trail — Region 5: Marble Mountain in about 6 days (5 nights out) over its 62.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bigfoot Trail — Region 5: Marble Mountain?
The Bigfoot Trail — Region 5: Marble Mountain climbs roughly 24,167 ft total — about 385 ft per mile, topping out near 6,942 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.