Near Livingston Mill-Castle Divide
Chamberlain Lake rainbow.
Near Livingston Mill-Castle Divide
Castle Peak, White Clouds Wilderness
Near Livingston Mill-Castle Divide
Chamberlain Lake, Castle Peak at night.
Near Livingston Mill-Castle Divide
Backpackers climbing out of Chamberlain Lakes.

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Livingston Mill-Castle Divide

5.0 (1 Rating)
An amazing trail leading though the White Clouds Wilderness.
21.1
mi
Distance
4,191
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
21.14mi
Distance
4,191ft
Elevation Gain
5,202ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
9,998ft
High Point
7,164ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Washington Lake trail, head up the Livingston Mill trail to Chamberlain Lakes. From Chamberlain Lakes continue up the Castle Divide trail out to the East Fork of the Salmon River. This trail goes over high passes with stunning views of the White Clouds and Boulder Wilderness areas. While this trail can be conquered in one strenuous day, most will find that they want to take their time here. This is an amazing 3 or 4 day journey with great camping. It's best to start at the 4th of July Trailhead and shuttle a vehicle to the Livingston Mill trailhead, though it is possible to take the trail in reverse.

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