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Idaho
11.9 mi
Distance
1,803 ft
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Why you'll love it
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail xxx
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This high-altitude section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail offers stunning views along Idaho's spine, traversing alpine meadows and ridgeline terrain with significant elevation gain. The trail follows the Continental Divide through remote backcountry, providing solitude and expansive vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges. Hikers should expect exposed ridgeline hiking with variable terrain typical of high-elevation divide crossings.
Fritz Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.76-mile creek drainage hike with 2,017 ft elevation gain.
Montana Canyon
~15 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with 1,477 ft elevation gain near Montana Canyon, Idaho.
Montana Canyon East
~16 min drive
Steep 1.92-mile canyon hike with 1,105 ft elevation gain.
Buckhorn Canyon
~20 min drive
Scenic 8.41-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Irving Creek
~16 min drive
Scenic 4.11-mile creek-side hike with 868 ft elevation gain near Irving.
Bell Mountain
~38 min drive
Short, steep foothills climb with good views and quick elevation gain.
Edie Creek - Dry Creek
~24 min drive
Moderate 6.77-mile creek loop with 887 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Nicholia
~19 min drive
Moderate 4-mile climb with 1,451 ft elevation gain in Idaho.
Meadow Lake Interpretive
~43 min drive
Easy interpretive loop through meadows with educational signage.
Rocky Canyon
~33 min drive
Scenic 12.93-mile canyon trail with moderate elevation gain and varied terrain.
