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Idaho
3.8 mi
Distance
1,506 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Nez Perce Lake
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Nez Perce Lake Trail is a moderate day hike offering scenic alpine lake views with substantial elevation gain over a relatively short distance. The trail climbs steadily through forested terrain before opening to subalpine meadows and reaching the pristine lake basin. This popular destination rewards hikers with mountain vistas and opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing.
Deer Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Idaho backcountry.
Lake Creek
~8 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile forest walk along Lake Creek with minimal elevation gain.
Smithie Fork
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.68-mile fork drainage hike with 973 ft elevation gain.
Meadow Lake Wt
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile hike to alpine meadow lake with 1,039 ft elevation gain.
Meadow Lake Interpretive
~11 min drive
Easy interpretive loop through meadows with educational signage.
Flatiron Mountain Loop
~14 min drive
Scenic 9-mile loop with 1,071 ft gain and ridge views.
Slide Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 3.55-mile creek-side trail with 1,203 ft elevation gain.
Jackson Creek
~17 min drive
Scenic 2.6-mile creek-side hike with 941 ft elevation gain near Jackson Creek, Idaho.
South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr.
~21 min drive
Remote 19-mile backcountry route through South Fork Big Creek and Iron Creek drainages.
North Fork Little Timber Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with steady elevation gain through forested Idaho backcountry.
