Idaho · Hiking

Clear Creek

Clear CreekPhoto: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
3.2 mi
round trip
456 ft
climb
3,788 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Clear Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Clear Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

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

Clear Creek is a 3.2-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho's Idaho Panhandle National Forests, within the St. Joe Ranger District. The trail rises from about 3,338 feet to about 3,788 feet, a climb of 456 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Mullan weather station, which sits about 587 feet lower than the trail's high point, show July and August highs around 81°F with lows near 49°F. The station's June and September highs average about 71°F. The trail is open from June 1 to September 30. Bear Creek lies just 0.4 miles away. The Hiawatha Rail Trail and Dominion Peak are both within about 3.3 miles. Arid Peak Lookout, a campground, is about 5.5 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.