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This information is a public record of the 1988 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Idaho Giant Red Cedar

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    0.5 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
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The Champion Tree of Idaho. Photo by USFS.
The Champion Tree of Idaho. Photo by USFS.
Wendy and Josie. Josie looks pretty small compared to the tree!
Wendy and Josie. Josie looks pretty small compared to the tree!


  • The Champion Tree of Idaho. Photo by USFS.
  • The Champion Tree of Idaho. Photo by USFS.
  • Wendy and Josie. Josie looks pretty small compared to the tree!
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Location: 11 miles north of Elk River, ID.

  • States: Idaho
  • Counties: Clearwater

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 as the "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. This trail is closed to all motorized recreation. Paved walkways make this a fully accessible trail.

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Reviews

Mike Pettit
Mike Pettit
Dec 1, 2019
Ancient presence

This awesome tree is an ancient presence in the forest. The signage says it's 3500 years old, which seems a dubious claim to me , but there's no doubt this giant has anchored this forest landscape for a very, very long time. You can feel it through your feet and breath it in with every sparkling breath. Take time to sit and think a spell here beside this wonderful being.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

  • Snow, snow play general
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Duane Annis
Clearwater National Forest
Clearwater National Forest
Orofino, ID 83544
[email protected] • (208) 476-4450

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 1300
  • Elevation (high): 1310
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): --
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 60"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 2
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 5
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Dec 15, 1988
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