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Idaho
18.6 mi
Distance
4,938 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Salmon-Challis National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Boulder Basin
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Boulder Basin is a challenging alpine trek covering 18.65 miles with nearly 5,000 feet of elevation gain, making it a premier destination for experienced hikers seeking high-country adventure. This expert-level route traverses rugged terrain through the Boulder Basin area, offering expansive views and access to remote alpine terrain typical of central Idaho's wilderness. The sustained elevation gain and distance demand strong fitness and route-finding skills.
Sheepeater
~2 min drive
Challenging 10.45-mile alpine trek with 4,322 ft elevation gain.
Owl Creek
~14 min drive
Steady 4.9-mile creek-side hike with 709 ft gain through Idaho forest.
Head of West Fork
~17 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile forest walk in the West Fork drainage.
Stormy Pk.-Virginia
~2 min drive
Challenging 21.92-mile alpine trek with 4,756 ft elevation gain in remote Idaho backcountry.
Brushy Gulch
~15 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile foothills hike with gentle elevation gain.
Beartrack
~21 min drive
Easy 2.62-mile trail with 244 ft gain near Beartrack, Idaho.
Virginia Gulch
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.7-mile gulch hike with 3,296 ft elevation gain.
Swampy Meadows
~15 min drive
Scenic 5.5-mile meadow walk through Idaho wetlands with wildflowers and wildlife.
Lower Moose
~19 min drive
Easy 2.65-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in Lower Moose area.
Pretty Gulch
~10 min drive
Moderate 10-mile gulch hike with 1,868 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
