Grouse is about 2.5 miles long, or about 5.0 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on Grouse?

About 602 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 6,652 and 7,112 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike Grouse?

Plan on about 2 hr 20 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on Grouse?

Grouse is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does Grouse start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 45.01723, -116.14484. Use the Directions button to get there.

Grouse

Trail network near McCall, Idaho

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Length2.5 mi5.0 mi out and back

Climb602 ftround trip

Hike time2 hr 20 minround trip

DifficultyModeratemapped

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 45.01723, -116.14484

Directions

Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Biking
Shape: Trail network
Elevation: 6,652 to 7,112 ft
Ride time: 1 hr 5 min by bike
Surface: Dirt
County: Valley County, Idaho

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Camping nearby

Grouse Campground 3.7 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Last Chance 3.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Lake Fork 12 mi away · Directions · Reserve

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

Nearby trails

Lower Elk 2.5 mi long
Wildcat 0.7 mi long
Middle Elk 0.6 mi long
Upper Elk 2.5 mi long
Rock Garden 2.6 mi long
Hidden Valley 1.3 mi long

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Common questions

How long is Grouse?: Grouse is about 2.5 miles long, or about 5.0 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Grouse?: About 602 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 6,652 and 7,112 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Grouse?: Plan on about 2 hr 20 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on Grouse?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on Grouse?: Grouse is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Grouse start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 45.01723, -116.14484. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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