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Idaho
19.7 mi
Distance
272 ft
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Loon Creek
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Loon Creek is a scenic 19.72-mile trail in central Idaho that traverses through pristine backcountry terrain characteristic of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness area. This moderate-to-challenging out-and-back route follows Loon Creek drainage, offering solitude and access to remote alpine and subalpine environments. The trail provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and immersion in Idaho's rugged wilderness landscape.
Split Creek Lookout
~6 min drive
Short forest hike to a scenic lookout with steady elevation gain.
Steamboat Ridge
~8 min drive
Scenic 10.44-mile ridge hike with 1,859 ft gain in central Idaho.
Tailholt
~9 min drive
Easy 4.2-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in central Idaho.
Hum Lake
~10 min drive
Challenging 21.58-mile backcountry trek to an alpine lake with 2,894 ft elevation gain.
North Lake
~13 min drive
Moderate 6.14-mile alpine lake hike with 1,821 ft elevation gain.
Loon Creek
~14 min drive
Remote 19.84-mile creek drainage hike through central Idaho backcountry.
Josephine Lake
~15 min drive
Easy 1.43-mile hike to alpine lake with 300 ft elevation gain.
Twenty Mile
~16 min drive
Easy 0.66-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Twenty Mile.
Chinese Cemetery
~17 min drive
Easy 0.38-mile historical walk through Chinese Cemetery grounds.
Cougar Creek
~19 min drive
Scenic 3.14-mile creek-side hike with moderate elevation gain.
