Comet Creek Trail

Idaho

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3.2 mi

Distance

2,677 ft

Gain

1h 58m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 7 h ago · oldest 7 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in North Fork Ranger District; most severe: NFSR 247 Amended Closure

    USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 7 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 61°F / low 42°F, 100% precip — 66/100 for hike

    OpenWeather7 h ago

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Out & back

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Comet Creek Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.2 mi
Elevation gain
2,677 ft
Elevation loss
2,677 ft
Highest point
5,661 ft
Lowest point
4,471 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

Comet Creek Trail is a 6.44-mile out-and-back route in Idaho with 2,677 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,661 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
4,471 ft
High point
5,661 ft
Total climbing
2,677 ft
Total descent
2,677 ft
Steepest stretch
26% grade right from the start
Length (round trip)
6.4 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

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

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for North Fork Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

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

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