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Idaho
16.2 mi
Distance
3,071 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Bad Luck Creek
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Bad Luck Creek is a challenging 16+ mile backcountry trek through Idaho's rugged terrain, gaining over 3,000 feet of elevation. This hard-difficulty trail follows creek drainage systems typical of central Idaho's wilderness, offering solitude and pristine alpine scenery for experienced hikers prepared for sustained climbing and variable conditions.
Bad Luck Ridge
~3 min drive
Expert ridge traverse with 4,221 ft gain and alpine exposure.
Forest Divide
~10 min drive
Accessible forest hike with steady elevation gain and diverse woodland scenery.
Scimitar-Cayuse Mountain
~21 min drive
Short, easy ridgeline hike with modest elevation gain near Scimitar-Cayuse peaks.
Whitecap Creek
~3 min drive
16-mile moderate mountain trail with 2,216 ft elevation gain near Whitecap Creek.
Spot-Three Prong
~13 min drive
Easy 4.5-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in Idaho.
Nez Perce Trail Connect
~23 min drive
Easy 2.77-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain.
Elevator Mountain
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.64-mile climb to Elevator Mountain summit with 959 ft gain.
Kim Creek
~22 min drive
Moderate 11.36-mile creek drainage hike with 1,982 ft elevation gain.
Mount George
~7 min drive
Long, strenuous alpine hike with significant elevation gain and remote mountain views.
Archer Point
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.68-mile climb to Archer Point with 2,242 ft elevation gain.
