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Idaho
5.6 mi
Distance
1,039 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Meadow Lake Wt
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Meadow Lake Trail offers a moderate alpine hike through scenic meadowland with steady elevation gain. This 5.63-mile round trip climbs over 1,000 feet to reach a pristine mountain lake, providing excellent views of surrounding peaks and wildflower displays during peak season. The trail combines open meadow walking with forested sections, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure in central Idaho.
Meadow Lake Interpretive
~4 min drive
Easy interpretive loop through meadows with educational signage.
Deer Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Idaho backcountry.
Smithie Fork
~10 min drive
Moderate 6.68-mile fork drainage hike with 973 ft elevation gain.
Lake Creek
~13 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile forest walk along Lake Creek with minimal elevation gain.
Nez Perce Lake
~9 min drive
Moderate 3.75-mile alpine lake hike with 1,506 ft elevation gain.
Sawmill Canyon Road - FR 101
~18 min drive
Remote 26-mile forest service road with 2,190 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
Jackson Creek
~14 min drive
Scenic 2.6-mile creek-side hike with 941 ft elevation gain near Jackson Creek, Idaho.
Slide Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate 3.55-mile creek-side trail with 1,203 ft elevation gain.
Flatiron Mountain Loop
~19 min drive
Scenic 9-mile loop with 1,071 ft gain and ridge views.
South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr.
~18 min drive
Easy creek-side walk along South Fork Big Creek toward Iron Creek.
