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Gold Hill Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Sagle, Idaho · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
1.1 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Gold Hill Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surface1.1 miScenicHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a well-maintained trail with views and a restroom.

What runners say about Gold Hill Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (80 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Well kept trail with a little parking lot and toilet at the trailhead.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Used it as a training hike in preparation for the Grand Canyon (did it twice through in 6hrs) It had beautiful views.”

Great trailhead! A decent amount of parking and a restroom right as you start out (which is good since it is a long hike to the top). Trail is well maintained.

★★★★★ — Marie , May 2017

Gold Hill North Trail is a 5.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Sagle, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use. Quite a blast on a mountain bike.

★★★★★ — Jaron , Dec 2019

Awesome hike, but not super easy. It is 3 miles up and 3 miles back. The incline is over 1000 feet, but totally doable. Bring water and a good mindset, the view is well worth it.

★★★★★ — Tobhiyah , Aug 2024

Great trail. Saw lots of wildlife up there. Nice lookout at the top. 5 miles out and back. Well developed trail lots of switchbacks. Easy.

★★★★★ — Misty , Jul 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 22 mentions

“Used it as a training hike in preparation for the Grand Canyon (did it twice through in 6hrs) It had beautiful views.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 11 mentions

“Well kept trail with a little parking lot and toilet at the trailhead.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“There are a few slick spots and some steep areas, but overall it's a pretty easy hike.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“A decent amount of parking and a restroom right as you start out (which is good since it is a long hike to the top).”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“A little rough, still being being built for single track”

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Plan your run at Gold Hill Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Distance1.1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitefs.usda.gov
  • Phone+1 970-945-2521
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Gold Hill Trailhead

Sagle, Idaho

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.