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Idaho
2.6 mi
Distance
708 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Pole Springs
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Pole Springs is a short, accessible trail in central Idaho offering a pleasant out-and-back hike through sagebrush and mixed terrain. This 2.57-mile route provides an excellent option for families and casual hikers seeking a quick outdoor excursion with minimal elevation gain. The trail showcases typical high desert landscape characteristic of Idaho's interior regions.

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