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Idaho
8.8 mi
Distance
1,588 ft
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Mt Harrison Lookout
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Mt Harrison Lookout is a moderate 8.77-mile round-trip hike that climbs 1,588 feet to a historic fire lookout tower with expansive views of the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys. The trail ascends through mixed forest and open ridgeline terrain, offering hikers a rewarding destination with panoramic vistas from the summit. This classic Idaho lookout hike combines steady elevation gain with scenic rewards, making it a popular choice for those seeking mountain views without extreme technical difficulty.
City of Rocks National Reserve, the California Trail
~27 min drive
Although there may have been some visitation to the area by Europeans and Americans during the fur trade and exploration-era, the establishment of the California Trail through the City of Rocks is what brought the first significant number of European-Americans to what is now t…
Thompson Flat
~1 min drive
Moderate 3.66-mile foothill hike with 757 ft elevation gain near Thompson Flat.
Howell Canyon Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Twin Lakes
~1 min drive
Moderate 6.86-mile hike to scenic alpine lakes with 617 ft elevation gain.
Geological Interpretive Trail - 1 mile
~28 min drive
Have you ever visited City of Rocks and wondered, “How did this happen?” or “Why do the rocks look like this?” The Geological Interpretive Trail is the perfect short hike to: see fascinating geological formations up close examine the difference between the Green Creek Comple…
Cold Springs Creek
~10 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Idaho backcountry with minimal elevation gain.
Lake Cleveland
~3 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
New Canyon
~5 min drive
Long canyon trail offering scenic geology and riparian landscapes.
Parking Lot Rock Trailhead
~30 min drive
This is the end of the Creekside Towers Trail, or the beginning depending on which end you start from. If you need a rest stop there is a bathroom located about 500 ft up the road.
Juniper
~53 min drive
Easy 5.9-mile desert walk through juniper woodlands with minimal elevation gain.
