Cayuse Creek
- 12.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,205 ft
- climb
- 7,680 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago
Is Cayuse Creek open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Salmon-Challis National Forest · Order 0413-07-17 · USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Cayuse Creek is a hard hike in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, on the North Fork Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back of about 12.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,205 feet, taking you from a low point of about 5,600 feet to a high of about 7,680 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback or on foot, and the route's length and climb mean planning for a full day. Several other hikes sit close by. Stud Creek is about 0.3 miles away, Reynolds Creek and HORSE CREEK are each about 0.6 miles away, and Roan Ridge is about 3.8 miles away.
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