California Trail History

~1 min drive

Look east and view Circle Creek Basin, where emigrants along the historic California Trail (1843-1882) camped, rested livestock, and left their names in axle grease. Be sure to take a short detour on the trail heading east to see some spectacular views.

Ranger

~14 min drive

Remote 20-mile backcountry trail with steady elevation gain and wilderness solitude.

Cold Springs Creek

~21 min drive

Easy creek-side walk through Idaho backcountry with minimal elevation gain.

Lake Cleveland

~29 min drive

Easy 2.2-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.

Bath Rock Trail - 0.25 miles

~1 min drive

Starting from the parking lot, this short trail loops around the looming granite formation of Bath Rock. The rock is named for large natural pools of water atop this 240-foot tall monolith. Adventurous visitors can climb up the back side of Bath Rock where handles are affixed…

Independence Lakes

~16 min drive

Moderate 9-mile alpine lake hike with 1,659 ft elevation gain.

Thompson Flat

~30 min drive

Moderate 3.66-mile foothill hike with 757 ft elevation gain near Thompson Flat.

Howell Canyon Trail

~31 min drive

Easy 2.3-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.

Window Arch Trail - 250 feet

~1 min drive

Located behind campsite 37, this short walk leads to the impressive Window Arch which spans over 20 feet. Windows, bathtubs, and caves sculpted by forces of erosion, are featured here along with spectacular views of the “Inner City”.

Fairchild Creek

~20 min drive

Challenging 18.81-mile creek drainage hike with 2,668 ft elevation gain.