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Idaho
11.7 mi
Distance
475 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Lightning Ridge
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Lightning Ridge offers an 11.67-mile journey through Idaho's backcountry with moderate elevation gain, making it an accessible yet rewarding full-day adventure. The trail traverses ridge terrain with expansive views typical of Idaho's high country, providing hikers with scenic vistas and a sense of accomplishment on a longer route. This is an excellent choice for hikers looking to build endurance while enjoying the natural beauty of the region.
Lightning Basin
~4 min drive
Scenic alpine basin hike with meadows and mountain views.
Onion Valley
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.39-mile climb with 1,386 ft gain in scenic Idaho backcountry.
Devil's Slide
~12 min drive
Moderately strenuous 12.56-mile alpine hike with 1,537 ft elevation gain.
Lightning Ridge
~9 min drive
Easy 3.6-mile ridge walk with minimal elevation gain.
Wet Gulch
~26 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile gulch hike with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Scott Mountain
~14 min drive
Challenging 13.47-mile mountain trek with 3,077 ft elevation gain and alpine views.
Granite Basin
~10 min drive
Moderate granite basin hike with 855 ft gain near Granite Basin, Idaho.
Ligget
~27 min drive
Moderate 3.3-mile hike with 1,075 ft gain near Ligget, Idaho.
Westside
~15 min drive
13.55-mile moderate foothill hike with steady elevation gain.
Anderson Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 11-mile creek-side trail with 1,942 ft elevation gain.
