North Fork Elk Creek

Idaho

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Blocked today

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15.4 mi

Distance

807 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 9 h ago · oldest 9 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    13 active alerts in Boise National Forest; most severe: UPDATED Sept. 19 - Crooked Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure

    USFSPosted Sep 19 · checked 9 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 69°F / low 38°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for hike

    OpenWeather9 h ago

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North Fork Elk Creek

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Elevation & route

Distance
15.4 mi
Elevation gain
807 ft
Highest point
6,992 ft
Lowest point
6,421 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Not allowed
Horses
Allowed
Surface
Natural

Source for bikes, horses, surface: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

North Fork Elk Creek is a 15.36-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 807 feet of elevation.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
6,992 ft
Length (round trip)
15 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 Deadwood Lodge, ID weather station, 8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan35° high8° low
  2. Feb36° high12° low
  3. Mar42° high16° low
  4. Apr49° high22° low
  5. May61° high30° low
  6. Jun70° high35° low
  7. Jul82° high40° low
  8. Aug81° high38° low
  9. Sep73° high32° low
  10. Oct57° high26° low
  11. Nov40° high16° low
  12. Dec31° high9° low

The station sits about 1,000 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 Boise National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

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

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