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8.0 miles
Distance
1,433 ft
Climb
-2,077 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-644 ft
Altitude change
7,799 ft
Altitude min
8,581 ft
Altitude start
7,938 ft
Altitude end
-54.339%
Grade max
59.343%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,675 ft
Distance flat

Haystack-Stormy Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stormy Peak
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #176
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #163016 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #293565 in Trail Running
    • #305010 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    July-September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon-Challis National Forest

This single track trail goes for approximately 8 miles from the Haystack Mountain area to Stormy Peak Lookout. The trail varies in elevation between 7,800 feet and 8,800 feet with several climbs and descents. The first part of the trail is on constructed double track which is closed to motor vehicles. The vast majority of the trail is single track. The trail mostly follows a ridge top in lodge pole pine and Douglas-fir timber. There are good views of the Salmon River Country from natural openings along the trail. The mountain pine beetle has caused mortality in lots of lodge pole pine trees so there may be deadfall across the trail. This is a great out and back ride or you might be able to link it with the Virginia Gulch Trail for a shuttle ride ending up at Shoup, Idaho. That would increase the skill level of the ride to difficult. The Stormy Peak Lookout at the end of this trail segment was last active in the decade of the 1990's.

Access Info

The eastern end of the trail is accessed from the Salmon Fairgrounds road to the 023 Stormy Peak Road to the 300 road to the 061 road to the trailhead near Haystack Mountain. The trailhead is approximately 15 air line miles north west of Salmon, Idaho. The distance is farther via the curvy road. A Salmon-Challis National Forest travel map and forest visitor map would be handy to find the trailhead.

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Jul 23, 2022 @ 6:18am
Jul 23, 2022
 Moose Creek Fire Trail Closure. More info: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8249/
Jul 23, 2018 @ 9:04pm
Jul 23, 2018
 Lots of trees down between Haystack and Point of Rocks. It needs a chainsaw.
Dec 9, 2017 @ 7:29am
Dec 9, 2017
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Haystack-Stormy Peak

        ▼ Where is Haystack-Stormy Peak located?
        Haystack-Stormy Peak is located in Stormy Peak, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Stormy Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.27973, -114.16139.
        ▼ How hard is Haystack-Stormy Peak?
        Haystack-Stormy Peak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Haystack-Stormy Peak?
        Haystack-Stormy Peak has 1,433 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,077 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,799 ft to 8,789 ft.
        ▼ Is Haystack-Stormy Peak a point to point trail?
        Haystack-Stormy Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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