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Idaho
8.2 mi
Distance
643 ft
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Lower Herd Creek Trail
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Lower Herd Creek Trail is a moderate 8.18-mile out-and-back hike through Idaho's high desert landscape managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The trail follows Herd Creek through sagebrush and grassland terrain with modest elevation gain, offering a pleasant day hike with riparian features and expansive views typical of central Idaho's backcountry.
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