Idaho · Hiking

Porter Creek

27.6 mi
round trip
2,812 ft
climb
8,159 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Porter Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Porter Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Porter Creek is a hard hike in Idaho's Boise National Forest, on the Lowman Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 5,600 feet to about 8,160 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,812 feet over a route of about 27.6 miles. The trailhead is Porter Creek Trailhead, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, so riders can take it as well as hikers. It is open year-round, and the parking is at Porter Creek Trailhead. The climb is long and steep, so plan for a full day. The high point is about 8,160 feet, and the low point is about 5,600 feet. The route is rated hard. Stratton Creek is the closest nearby hike, about 0.8 miles away. Bitter Creek and Telephone Ridge are each about 3.9 miles away, and Deer Flat Campground is about 4.2 miles away.

Local outfitters

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