Idaho · Hiking

Fall Creek Loop

11.6 mi
round trip
1,034 ft
climb
6,579 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Fall Creek Loop is a hard hike in Idaho, an out-and-back route of about 11.6 miles with a total elevation gain of 1,034 feet. It rises from a low point of about 5,534 feet to a high of about 6,579 feet, and the State Department of Land manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Bikes and horses are allowed, and the trail is not accessible. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at McCall show July and August highs around 81°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter highs stay near freezing. The McCall Area climbing area is about half a mile away, and the Crestline Trail and Huckleberry Loop are both within about 2 miles. Lake Fork campground is about 4.5 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Fall Creek Loop

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 13°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 15°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 21°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 28°

      13 wet

    5. May

      61° / 36°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 42°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 47°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 45°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 38°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 29°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      40° / 21°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      30° / 14°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mccall Ap, ID, 5.1 mi away at 5,013 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.