Idaho · Hiking

Chipps Creek

9.0 mi
round trip
3,561 ft
climb
9,013 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chipps Creek is a 9-mile out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in Idaho's Salmon Field Office, managed by the BLM. It climbs from a low of about 5,449 feet to a high of about 9,013 feet, a gain of roughly 3,561 feet. That makes it a hard route, and it is open year-round. The trail's natural surface allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The climb is a steady one, and the high point gives the route its defining shape. Several other spots sit within a few miles. U P Lake is about 2.7 miles away, and Peña Boulder, a climbing area, is about 3.9 miles off. Shoup Bridge Campground and Wallace Lake Campground are both within about 6.5 miles, so there are options for overnight stays.