Big Sand Creek

Idaho

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6.4 mi

Distance

1,456 ft

Gain

2h 32m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 1 h ago · oldest 1 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    5 active alerts in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest; most severe: Updated 250 Road Closure

    USFSPosted Sep 15 · checked 1 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 49°F / low 42°F, 3% precip — 97/100 for hike

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,456 ft
Elevation loss
1,456 ft
Highest point
5,187 ft
Lowest point
5,036 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

BIG SAND CREEK is a 12.8-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 1,456 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 5,187 feet.

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The climb

Starts at
5,042 ft
High point
5,187 ft
Total climbing
1,456 ft
Total descent
1,456 ft
Steepest stretch
17% grade around mile 0.4 on the way out
Length (round trip)
13 mi
Shape
Out and back

The climb is steady from start to finish.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hamilton, MT weather station, 22 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan35° high19° low
  2. Feb39° high20° low
  3. Mar49° high25° low
  4. Apr56° high31° low
  5. May66° high38° low
  6. Jun73° high45° low
  7. Jul84° high50° low
  8. Aug82° high48° low
  9. Sep72° high40° low
  10. Oct57° high31° low
  11. Nov43° high23° low
  12. Dec33° high18° low

The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Lochsa/Powell Ranger District as of Oct 10, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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