Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail
1 days · 23.3 mi · easy · Loop
Quick facts
What the Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail is known for
This 23.3-mile trail in Chippewa National Forest gains only about 344 feet. The terrain is easy by the stated rating, though the long distance still requires time and endurance.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,272 ft to 4,587 ft over 23.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.5 mi · 24%
- Downhill 2.8 mi · 12%
- Flat 14.6 mi · 64%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail scores 5/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail?
The Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail climbs roughly 344 ft total — about 15 ft per mile, topping out near 1,404 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from the USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails dataset (EDW), a work of the US federal government in the public domain. 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.