Lochsa River Historic Trail
~2 days · 16.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Lochsa River Historic Trail is known for
A ~16-mile early-season traverse of the north wall of the Lochsa canyon in Clearwater National Forest, between Split Creek and Sherman Creek near the historic Lochsa Ranger Station.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,801 ft to 8,632 ft over 16.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.8 mi · 47%
- Downhill 7.0 mi · 42%
- Flat 1.8 mi · 11%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Lochsa River Historic Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Lochsa River Historic Trail scores 31/100, 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 Lochsa River Historic Trail take?
Most backpackers hike the Lochsa River Historic Trail in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 16.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Lochsa River Historic Trail?
The Lochsa River Historic Trail climbs roughly 6,204 ft total — about 371 ft per mile, topping out near 2,700 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.