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Idaho
27.6 mi
Distance
2,812 ft
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Porter Creek
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Porter Creek is a challenging backcountry trail offering nearly 28 miles of remote hiking through Idaho's wilderness. With substantial elevation gain spread across the distance, this trail rewards experienced hikers with access to pristine creek drainages and high country terrain typical of central Idaho's rugged landscape. The extended distance and elevation profile make this a serious multi-day expedition or very long day hike.
Long Lake
~7 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with modest elevation gain.
Switchback
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.43-mile climb with 2,027 ft gain and scenic switchbacks.
Sulphur - West Elk
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.8-mile alpine hike with 1,795 ft elevation gain near West Elk peaks.
Monumental
~12 min drive
Accessible 3.6-mile trail with steady climbing in the Monumental area.
Tyndall - Sulphur
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile alpine hike with 1,665 ft elevation gain.
Warm Lake
~10 min drive
Long backcountry loop around Warm Lake with moderate elevation gain.
Vulcan Hot Springs
~16 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile hike to natural hot springs with minimal elevation gain.
Silver Moon
~17 min drive
Easy 5.59-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Silver Moon, Idaho.
W Fk Elk Creek
~11 min drive
Nearly 20-mile backcountry trek through West Fork Elk Creek drainage with steady elevation gain.
North Fork of Sulphur Creek
~17 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
