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Idaho
17.1 mi
Distance
5,271 ft
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North Fork West Pass
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North Fork West Pass is a challenging backcountry trek that rewards experienced hikers with high alpine terrain and expansive views. This 17-mile route gains over 5,200 feet of elevation, traversing through forested lower sections before breaking into subalpine meadows and rocky pass country. The trail offers solitude and pristine wilderness characteristic of Idaho's remote northern ranges.
Upper North Fork
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile climb in North Fork drainage with 1,339 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 4.3-mile hike to alpine lake with 1,055 ft elevation gain.
Bear Cave
~15 min drive
Easy 1-mile cave exploration with minimal elevation gain.
Hunter Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.35-mile creek-side hike with 1,282 ft elevation gain.
Amber Gulch
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.86-mile gulch hike with 1,529 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Horsefly Hill
~17 min drive
Steep 1-mile climb with significant elevation gain and scenic views.
East Fork
~10 min drive
Moderate 6.73-mile climb gaining 1,929 ft in Idaho's East Fork drainage.
West Fork-North Fork
~8 min drive
Moderate 8-mile fork confluence hike with steady forest climbing.
Mine Shaft
~18 min drive
Easy 1-mile hike through historic mining country with minimal elevation gain.
Saddle Trail
~17 min drive
Accessible 3.8-mile trail with 419 ft elevation gain and scenic Idaho vistas.
