Idaho · Hiking

Loon Creek

19.8 mi
round trip
824 ft
climb
8,004 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Payette National Forest.

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Loon Creek is a hard hike of about 20 miles in the Krassel Ranger District of Payette National Forest in Idaho. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from roughly 5,800 feet to about 8,000 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 824 feet one way. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail has a natural surface. Bikes are allowed, but it is not an accessible trail. Hum Lake and Pearl Lake Trail both lie within about 3 miles, and Brush Lake is a little farther at about 3.3 miles. For overnight stays, Upper Payette Lake Campground is about 6 miles away.

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