Idaho Giant Red Cedar
Length: 0.50 miles
Loop Trail? No
Allowed Uses: Bicycling (on pavement)
Bicycling (off pavement)
Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Cross-country Skiing
Snow - Snowshoeing
Wildlife Observation
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee? No
Parking Fee? No
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Directions
Location: 11 miles north of Elk River, ID.
State(s): Idaho
Counties: Clearwater
Latitude: 46.888061
Longitude: -116.118197
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Description
Rated easy, the trail is wide and well maintained. The Giant Red Cedar trail introduces visitors to a wet draw bottom and an old-growth cedar stand. The largest tree is designated "Champion Tree of Idaho" (18 feet in diameter, 177 feet in height). Note the large cedar shattered by wind and another fallen giant that is crossed by a footbridge. Hiking time ? hour. This trail is closed to all motorized recreation. Paved walkways make this a fully accessible trail.
Additional Details
Width: 60 inches.
Primary Surface: Not Available
Secondary Surface: None
Average Grade: 2%
Elevation Low Point: 1,300
Elevation High Point: 1,310
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available
Year Designated: 1988
Contact Information
For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.
Trail management:
Duane Annis
Clearwater National Forest
Clearwater National Forest
12730 Hwy. 12
Orofino , ID
83544
(208) 476-4450
dannis@fs.fed.us
http://fsweb.clearwater.r1.fs.fed.us/
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