Length: 0.76 mi
Est. time: 18m
Gain: 46 ft
Loss: 37 ft
Max elev: 2,753 ft
Elevation profile
+46 ft gain · −37 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Savage River (Campground)
Explore Mountain Vista & Savage River
⏱ <p>Counting travel to the area (either in your own car or with the free Savage River Shuttle), we suggest setting aside at least two hours total.</p> <p>This would mean only a little time in the Savage River area - if you plan to do any hiking or to stake out the area to enjoy the scenery or look for wildlife, we suggest setting aside at least six hours total, counting travel to and from the area. Given that you can explore off trail, there is no true maximum amount of time you can spend in the area, although overnight camping is limited to the nearby Savage River Campground or backpacking via permit. </p>
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.