Idaho · Hiking

Char Creek

12.8 mi
round trip
1,817 ft
climb
4,893 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Char Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Char Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Char Creek is a hard hike in the Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests in northern Idaho. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 12.8 miles, climbing roughly 1,800 feet from a low point of 3,073 feet to a high of 4,893 feet. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The route is a natural-surface trail, and it is open to bikes. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from June through September, when the trail season typically opens and closes, based on the forest's seasonal schedule. Several other outings sit close by. East Fork Peak is about 0.7 miles away, and Thunder Creek and East Fork Creek are each within about a mile and a half. For paddling, Lightning Creek lies about 4.3 miles off.