Ditch Creek

Idaho

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4.5 mi

Distance

2,564 ft

Gain

2h 8m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 22 h ago · oldest 23 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

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

    USFSPosted Sep 15 · checked 23 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 44°F / low 44°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike

    OpenWeather22 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
4.5 mi
Elevation gain
2,564 ft
Elevation loss
2,564 ft
Highest point
5,440 ft
Lowest point
4,514 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

DITCH CREEK is a 9.04-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 2,564 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,440 feet.

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The climb

Starts at
4,595 ft
High point
5,440 ft
Total climbing
2,564 ft
Total descent
2,564 ft
Steepest stretch
27% grade around mile 3.2 on the way out
Length (round trip)
9 mi
Shape
Out and back

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

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Red River Rs, ID weather station, 3.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan35° high15° low
  2. Feb39° high17° low
  3. Mar46° high21° low
  4. Apr53° high26° low
  5. May61° high33° low
  6. Jun70° high39° low
  7. Jul80° high42° low
  8. Aug80° high39° low
  9. Sep73° high33° low
  10. Oct56° high27° low
  11. Nov42° high20° low
  12. Dec33° high15° low

The station sits about 1,100 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: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Red River 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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