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Idaho
15.3 mi
Distance
3,085 ft
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Why you'll love it
Cow Creek
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Cow Creek Trail is a challenging 15+ mile journey through Idaho's backcountry, gaining over 3,000 feet of elevation as it follows the creek drainage through forested terrain. This hard-difficulty trail offers a rewarding full-day adventure for experienced hikers seeking solitude and sustained climbing. The creek corridor provides water access and scenic riparian features throughout the hike.
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~9 min drive
Steep 2.69-mile climb gaining 1,532 ft in central Idaho.
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~17 min drive
Steep ridge climb with 2,336 ft gain over 4.2 miles near Melville Ridge, Idaho.
White Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 11-mile alpine hike with 3,269 ft elevation gain via White Creek drainage.
Sleeping Deer Lo
~11 min drive
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Brush Cr-Sheep Cr
~19 min drive
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Loon Creek
~8 min drive
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Rock Lake
~12 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain near Rock Lake.
Lower Yellowjacket
~25 min drive
Moderate 11-mile trail with 1,283 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
W Fk Camas Creek
~10 min drive
Remote 22.69-mile backcountry trail following West Fork Camas Creek drainage.
