Trailhead
Bailey Creek Trailhead
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Bailey Creek Trailhead
The Bailey Creek trail is 9 miles long (one-way), and travels across the watershed divide to scenic Bailey Lake then continues down to the Snake River. Its source to the Snake River is designated as a national Wild and Scenic River. The trailhead for the Bailey Creek trail offers several areas for dispersed camping as well as plenty of parking. Alternatively, access by fording or boating the Snake River from the Elbow is also possible late in the season.
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Bailey Creek Trailhead
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1:30 PM
Sunrise
7:11 PM
Solar Noon
12:52 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:08 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:13 AM
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Live11h 21m of daylight
Bailey Creek Trailhead
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Bailey Creek Trailhead
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October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Bailey Creek
hard · 15.86 mi · 276 ft gain
Big Spring
moderate · 4.99 mi · 2125 ft gain
Phosphate
moderate · 4.17 mi · 1664 ft gain
Grayback Ridge South Bootpath
hard · 4.26 mi · 1173 ft gain
Grayback Ridge North Bootpath
hard · 2.35 mi · 529 ft gain
Mc Cain Creek
hard · 8.09 mi · 2143 ft gain
Blind Trail Spur
easy · 0.83 mi · 291 ft gain
Horse Heaven Trail
hard · 3.77 mi · 3129 ft gain
Things to Do
Bailey Creek
hiking · Bailey Creek
McCain Cabin
MCCAIN CABIN
Big Spring
hiking · Big Spring
Waterdog Lake Hunting Camp
Waterdog Lake Hunting Camp
Phosphate
hiking · Phosphate
Grayback Ridge South Bootpath
path · Grayback Ridge South Bootpath
Little Greys River
Little Greys River
Grayback Ridge North Bootpath
path · Grayback Ridge North Bootpath
Campgrounds & Shelters
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