Trail 257 South

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho, United States

5.8 miles (9.3 km) · 1,510 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Trail 257 South is a 5.8 mile point-to-point route located in Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho, United States. The route climbs 1,510 feet and descends 1,379 feet. The longest climb spans 1.3 miles with 652 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 260 feet per mile. 53% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 15.3 puts it in the top 20.730000000000004% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Idaho.