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Idaho
11.1 mi
Distance
1,283 ft
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Why you'll love it
Lower Yellowjacket
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Lower Yellowjacket is an 11-mile moderate trail offering a substantial workout through Idaho backcountry with over 1,200 feet of elevation gain. This trail showcases the diverse terrain typical of central Idaho, with steady climbing through forested sections and open ridges. The route provides excellent views and a rewarding day hike for those seeking solitude and natural beauty.
Little Jacket
~2 min drive
Demanding 33-mile backcountry trail with 3,000 ft gain in remote Idaho wilderness.
Middle Fork Peak Cut Off
~5 min drive
Steep 1.3-mile alpine cutoff with 649 ft gain to Middle Fork Peak.
Brush Cr-Sheep Cr
~13 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.
Cove Creek
~16 min drive
Steep 2.69-mile climb gaining 1,532 ft in central Idaho.
Middle Fork River
~18 min drive
Easy riverside walk along the Middle Fork River with minimal elevation gain.
Dry Gulch
~3 min drive
Moderate 11.6-mile gulch hike with 850 ft elevation gain in Idaho high desert.
Upper Yellowjacket Cr.
~16 min drive
Creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
Melville Ridge
~19 min drive
Steep ridge climb with 2,336 ft gain over 4.2 miles near Melville Ridge, Idaho.
Hoodoo Creek
~6 min drive
Challenging 13-mile creek-side hike with 2,684 ft elevation gain in remote Idaho.
