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Idaho
33.2 mi
Distance
2,994 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Little Jacket
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Little Jacket is a challenging 33-mile trail that traverses the remote backcountry of central Idaho with nearly 3,000 feet of elevation gain. This long-distance route demands strong endurance and navigation skills, making it ideal for experienced backpackers seeking solitude in Idaho's wilderness. The trail's length and sustained elevation profile make it a serious undertaking that rewards committed hikers with access to pristine, less-traveled terrain.
Lower Yellowjacket
~2 min drive
Moderate 11-mile trail with 1,283 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
Dry Gulch
~2 min drive
Moderate 11.6-mile gulch hike with 850 ft elevation gain in Idaho high desert.
Middle Fork Peak Cut Off
~7 min drive
Steep 1.3-mile alpine cutoff with 649 ft gain to Middle Fork Peak.
Brush Cr-Sheep Cr
~15 min drive
Moderate creek-to-creek connector through Idaho's mixed forest and meadows.
Duck Creek Point
~3 min drive
Moderate 9-mile climb to Duck Creek Point with 2,193 ft elevation gain.
Upper Yellowjacket Cr.
~15 min drive
Creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
Middle Fork River
~19 min drive
Easy riverside walk along the Middle Fork River with minimal elevation gain.
Hoodoo Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 13-mile creek-side hike with 2,684 ft elevation gain in remote Idaho.
Cove Creek
~18 min drive
Steep 2.69-mile climb gaining 1,532 ft in central Idaho.
Melville Ridge
~20 min drive
Steep ridge climb with 2,336 ft gain over 4.2 miles near Melville Ridge, Idaho.
