Johnson Creek
- 26.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,844 ft
- climb
- 8,474 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Johnson Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Johnson Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.
UPDATED Sept. 19 - Crooked Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-03-140 · USFS · Boise National Forest
Lava Fire Road Closure
Agency alert covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-06-84 · USFS · Boise National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Johnson Creek is a hard out-and-back hike in Idaho's Boise National Forest, within the Idaho City Ranger District. The trail stretches about 26 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,844 feet, from a low point of about 5,600 feet to a high of about 8,500 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. The climb is a long one, and the trail is rated hard. Horses are allowed, so riders can take it on a pack trip. The trip is a full-day commitment, and the high point makes it a destination for those looking to reach a significant elevation in the Idaho backcountry. The Bayhouse hike lies about a mile away, and Graham Cabin offers camping about 2 miles off. Black Warrior and Neinmeyer Creek-Johnson Creek are both within about 2.4 miles.
Local outfitters
- Camp Perkins20 mi away
- Riverpond Campground39 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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