Idaho · United States
- Distance
- 156 km / 97.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5,148 m
- Typical duration
- 44 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
The directory currently contains 7 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Idaho. Their average mapped distance is 484 km and average recorded ascent is 7,446 m (24,429 ft); the longest route in the set is 1558 km.
This subset represents 7% of the 105 quality-checked routes in Idaho. Its average distance is 484 km, compared with 41.3 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 7,446 m (24,429 ft), versus 907 m (2,976 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
These routes carry the long-distance tag. Total distance is shown for comparison; stage planning and accommodation require separate research. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 7 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
Choose by the details
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
84.8 km
Lewis & Clark National Historic TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
2,018 m
Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Idaho · United States
Idaho · United States
Idaho · United States
Idaho · United States
Idaho · United States
Idaho · United States
Idaho · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest Trail 02 IdahoIdaho | 156 km | 5,148 m | 44 hr | Expert | June to October |
| Palouse to Cascades State Park TrailIdaho | 400 km | 2,018 m | 97 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Pacific Northwest Trail 01 MontanaIdaho | 350 km | 7,077 m | 93 hr | Expert | June to October |
| CDT - Idaho & Montana SectionIdaho | 1558 km | 12,077 m | 388 hr | Expert | July to September |
| Lewis & Clark National Historic TrailIdaho | 84.8 km | 4,759 m | 26 hr | Expert | June to October |
| Idaho Centenial TrailIdaho | 560 km | 10,039 m | 148 hr | Expert | July to September |
| Idaho Centennial Trail (West)Idaho | 277 km | 11,006 m | 82 hr | Expert | June to October |
Pacific Northwest Trail 02 Idaho, Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail 01 Montana currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
Choosing a route
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