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Idaho
8.9 mi
Distance
850 ft
Gain
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Needles Route
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The Needles Route is a moderately challenging 8.9-mile trail featuring 850 feet of elevation gain through Idaho's scenic backcountry. This route offers a rewarding day hike with steady climbing and diverse terrain typical of the region's mountain landscape. Hikers can expect a well-established path with good views and the opportunity to experience Idaho's natural alpine environment.
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Square Top
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Easy 2-mile alpine hike with 264 ft elevation gain near Square Top.
Dollar Creek Ridge
~7 min drive
Challenging 11.2-mile ridge hike with 3,248 ft elevation gain.
Nickel Creek
~8 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Needles Summit
~9 min drive
Moderate 9.32-mile summit hike with 1,778 ft elevation gain.
South Fork Gold Fork
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Big Creek Summit
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Moderate 6.5-mile summit hike with 1,074 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Four Mile
~10 min drive
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Poverty Overlook Interpretive
~11 min drive
Easy 0.5-mile interpretive walk with minimal elevation gain and scenic overlook views.
South Fork Blackmare Cut-Off
~11 min drive
Moderate 10-mile connector trail in South Fork Blackmare drainage with steady climbing.
