Idaho · Hiking

Gordon Creek

3.6 mi
round trip
1,503 ft
climb
6,234 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 18 h ago

Is Gordon Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Gordon Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Gordon Creek is a 3.6-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho's Idaho Panhandle National Forests, within the Sandpoint Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail rises from about 4,700 feet to a high point of 6,234 feet, with an elevation gain of 1,503 feet, and it is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes. The trip is seasonal, running from June 1 to September 30. Parking for the upper section of the route is at the Lightning-9A site. The trailhead sits close to several other hikes. Gem Lake is just 0.1 mile away and Lake Darling is 0.3 mile away. Char Falls and the Lake Darling Trail are both about 1.5 miles off.