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Idaho
5.5 mi
Distance
47 ft
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Why you'll love it
Chicken Springs Ridge
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Chicken Springs Ridge offers a scenic, low-elevation ramble through Idaho's backcountry with minimal elevation gain, making it an excellent choice for a leisurely half-day hike. The trail traverses ridge terrain with expansive views of the surrounding landscape, providing a peaceful escape without the strenuous climbing found on more challenging routes. This accessible route is ideal for hikers seeking solitude and panoramic vistas in a relatively compact package.
Chicken Springs
~1 min drive
Moderate 5.93-mile hike to scenic springs in central Idaho.
Upper Palisades Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 6-mile creek-side hike with steady alpine access in central Idaho.
Upper Lake Bench
~5 min drive
Scenic 2.63-mile alpine bench hike with lake views and moderate elevation gain.
Paradise Basin
~1 min drive
Accessible alpine basin hike with meadows and mountain views.
Lake Canyon
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.77-mile canyon hike with 3,432 ft elevation gain.
Sheep Camp
~13 min drive
2.9 mi · Easy
Water Canyon
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.91-mile canyon hike with 2,545 ft elevation gain.
Dry Elk
~4 min drive
Steady 6.6-mile climb gaining 2,374 ft through Idaho backcountry.
Whiskey Springs
~14 min drive
Steep 2-mile climb gaining 943 ft near Whiskey Springs, Idaho.
East Fork Palisades Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested terrain with steady alpine access.
