Huckleberry Trail
1 days · 22.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Huckleberry Trail is known for
This 22.8-mile trail in the Emigrant Wilderness area gains about 4,619 feet. It is a moderate route with substantial cumulative climbing over a long distance.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 15,564 ft to 26,640 ft over 22.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 14.5 mi · 65%
- Downhill 3.6 mi · 16%
- Flat 4.3 mi · 19%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Huckleberry Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Huckleberry Trail scores 20/100, 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 Huckleberry Trail?
The Huckleberry Trail climbs roughly 4,619 ft total — about 203 ft per mile, topping out near 8,169 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.