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Idaho
12.8 mi
Distance
1,817 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Char Creek
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Char Creek Trail is a moderately challenging 12.8-mile journey through central Idaho backcountry, gaining nearly 1,800 feet of elevation. This trail follows the creek drainage through mixed forest and alpine meadows, offering hikers a rewarding full-day adventure with excellent views of the surrounding peaks and potential wildlife viewing opportunities.
East Fork Peak
~1 min drive
Steady 7.58-mile climb to alpine ridgeline with 2,948 ft gain.
East Fork Creek
~2 min drive
Easy creek-side hike through Idaho backcountry with modest elevation gain.
Regal Mine
~5 min drive
Moderate 4.59-mile hike to historic mining site with 1,341 ft elevation gain.
Thunder Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.45-mile creek-side climb with 2,203 ft elevation gain.
South Fork Ross Creek
~12 min drive
Steep 1.19-mile creek drainage hike with 749 ft elevation gain.
Spar Peak
~9 min drive
Steady 6.8-mile climb to alpine views with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Morris Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.27-mile creek-side hike with 1,800 ft elevation gain.
Ross Creek Nature
~14 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile nature walk with minimal elevation gain.
Ross Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through Montana forest with steady elevation gain.
Rattle Ridge
~5 min drive
Moderate 8.4-mile ridge hike with 1,229 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.