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Idaho
29.1 mi
Distance
3,117 ft
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Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trail
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The Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trail is a challenging backcountry route that traverses remote wilderness in the Stanley Basin area of central Idaho. This nearly 30-mile journey combines creek drainage hiking with alpine lake access, offering solitude and pristine mountain scenery for experienced hikers. The trail gains over 3,100 feet while navigating varied terrain through forested valleys and higher elevation passes.
Observation Peak
~8 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile climb to scenic summit views with 1,000 ft gain.
North Fork Baron-Sawtooth Lake Trail
~5 min drive
Scenic 13.73-mile Sawtooth Range trail with minimal elevation gain.
Stanley to Redfish
~7 min drive
Easy valley walk from Stanley to scenic Redfish Lake.
Goat Lake Trail
~2 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain goat viewing.
Stanley Lake
~6 min drive
Scenic 7.6-mile lake trail with gentle elevation gain near Stanley.
Trail Creek Trail
~13 min drive
Moderate 10.68-mile alpine trail with 2,810 ft elevation gain.
Meadow Creek
~4 min drive
Easy 1.45-mile forest walk along Meadow Creek with gentle elevation gain.
Stanley Basin
~7 min drive
Scenic 11-mile subalpine loop with gentle terrain and mountain views.
Bull Moose
~18 min drive
Moderate 5-mile trail with 893 ft elevation gain near Bull Moose, Idaho.
Trail Creek Lakes Trail
~8 min drive
Easy 1.3-mile lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
