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A popular day run to a cabin offering spectacular views of the Pioneers.


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Map Key

3.7

Miles

5.9

KM

66%

Runnable

9,460' 2,883 m

High

6,948' 2,118 m

Low

2,511' 765 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (7°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Unknown

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Runner Notes

Expect snow in the early summer at elevation.

Description

The trail to the Pioneer Cabin is one of the area’s most popular runs. It climbs through more than 23 switchbacks up a forested ridge and across a flower-decorated plateau to one of the best vistas in the valley.

The cabin, situated at the brink of a steep drop into the North Fork of Hyndman Basin, was modeled after alpine huts in Europe. It was built by the Sun Valley Company in 1938.

Look for the quote "The higher you get, the higher you get" on the Pioneer Cabin's roof.

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Hunter Todd

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  4.8 from 5 votes

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in Hyndman Peak

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in Hyndman Peak

#57

in Idaho

#1,942

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Enjoy a bounty of indian paintbrush along the Pioneer Cabin Trail.
Mar 10, 2017 near Sun Valley, ID
Lupine are abundant along the Pioneer Cabin Trail.
Mar 10, 2017 near Sun Valley, ID
Wildflowers are abundant along the Pioneer Cabin Trail.
Mar 10, 2017 near Sun Valley, ID
Lupine and indian paintbrush pepper the meadows along the Pioneer Cabin Trail.
Mar 10, 2017 near Sun Valley, ID
Wildflowers abound on the Pioneer Cabin Trail.
Mar 10, 2017 near Sun Valley, ID
Pioneer Cabin has a rich history that's worth reading about!
Mar 10, 2017 near Sun Valley, ID

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Jun 23, 2023
michael mcsweeney
A great trail. Uphill out, downhill back. 2:15 min if you hike up fast and run down. Left @ 630am had the whole trail to myself on a Friday. — 2h 15m
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