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California Trail History
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Look east and view Circle Creek Basin, where emigrants along the historic California Trail (1843-1882) camped, rested livestock, and left their names in axle grease. Be sure to take a short detour on the trail heading east to see some spectacular views.

Bath Rock Trail - 0.25 miles
~0 min drive
Starting from the parking lot, this short trail loops around the looming granite formation of Bath Rock. The rock is named for large natural pools of water atop this 240-foot tall monolith. Adventurous visitors can climb up the back side of Bath Rock where handles are affixed…
Ranger
~15 min drive
Remote 20-mile backcountry trail with steady elevation gain and wilderness solitude.
Cold Springs Creek
~21 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Idaho backcountry with minimal elevation gain.
Lake Cleveland
~30 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.

Window Arch Trail - 250 feet
~0 min drive
Located behind campsite 37, this short walk leads to the impressive Window Arch which spans over 20 feet. Windows, bathtubs, and caves sculpted by forces of erosion, are featured here along with spectacular views of the “Inner City”.
Independence Lakes
~17 min drive
Moderate 9-mile alpine lake hike with 1,659 ft elevation gain.
Thompson Flat
~31 min drive
Moderate 3.66-mile foothill hike with 757 ft elevation gain near Thompson Flat.
Howell Canyon Trail
~31 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.

Parking Lot Rock Trailhead
~1 min drive
This is the end of the Creekside Towers Trail, or the beginning depending on which end you start from. If you need a rest stop there is a bathroom located about 500 ft up the road.
Fairchild Creek
~20 min drive
Challenging 18.81-mile creek drainage hike with 2,668 ft elevation gain.