White River Trail
1 days · 21.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the White River Trail is known for
This 21.9-mile trail in the Bob Marshall Wilderness gains about 4,140 feet. Expect a moderate outing with significant cumulative climbing.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 14,488 ft to 25,404 ft over 21.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 14.4 mi · 66%
- Downhill 2.4 mi · 11%
- Flat 5.0 mi · 23%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the White River Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the White River Trail scores 19/100, 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 White River Trail?
The White River Trail climbs roughly 4,140 ft total — about 189 ft per mile, topping out near 7,749 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.