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Idaho
18.8 mi
Distance
2,668 ft
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Why you'll love it
Fairchild Creek
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Fairchild Creek is a challenging 18.81-mile trail that rewards dedicated hikers with nearly 2,700 feet of elevation gain through Idaho's backcountry. This hard-difficulty route traverses creek drainages and forest terrain typical of central Idaho, offering solitude and scenic views for experienced hikers prepared for a full day on the trail.
Parking Lot Rock Trailhead
~20 min drive
This is the end of the Creekside Towers Trail, or the beginning depending on which end you start from. If you need a rest stop there is a bathroom located about 500 ft up the road.
Ranger
~8 min drive
Remote 20-mile backcountry trail with steady elevation gain and wilderness solitude.
Cold Springs Creek
~9 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Idaho backcountry with minimal elevation gain.
Lake Cleveland
~15 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Geological Interpretive Trail - 1 mile
~20 min drive
Have you ever visited City of Rocks and wondered, “How did this happen?” or “Why do the rocks look like this?” The Geological Interpretive Trail is the perfect short hike to: see fascinating geological formations up close examine the difference between the Green Creek Comple…
Independence Lakes
~12 min drive
Moderate 9-mile alpine lake hike with 1,659 ft elevation gain.
Thompson Flat
~17 min drive
Moderate 3.66-mile foothill hike with 757 ft elevation gain near Thompson Flat.
Howell Canyon Trail
~18 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
California Trail History
~20 min drive
Look east and view Circle Creek Basin, where emigrants along the historic California Trail (1843-1882) camped, rested livestock, and left their names in axle grease. Be sure to take a short detour on the trail heading east to see some spectacular views.
New Canyon
~13 min drive
Long canyon trail offering scenic geology and riparian landscapes.
