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Idaho
3.3 mi
Distance
731 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Deer Creek
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Deer Creek Trail is a scenic 3.28-mile out-and-back hike featuring moderate elevation gain through Idaho's forested terrain. This accessible trail follows Deer Creek drainage, offering pleasant creek-side walking with opportunities to observe local wildlife and riparian ecosystems. The steady climb rewards hikers with views of the surrounding ridges and makes for an excellent half-day adventure.
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Lake Creek
~9 min drive
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~19 min drive
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North Fork Little Timber Creek
~18 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with steady elevation gain through forested Idaho backcountry.