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Idaho
7.5 mi
Distance
893 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
Rattlesnake
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Rattlesnake Trail is a moderate 7.5-mile round-trip hike offering steady elevation gain through Idaho's scenic backcountry. This trail provides a rewarding climb with approximately 900 feet of elevation gain, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with moderate exertion. The trail's name hints at the terrain and wildlife you may encounter in this region.
East Hawkins
~2 min drive
Moderately steep 3.86-mile foothill hike with 1,068 ft elevation gain.
Hawkens Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through Idaho forest with steady elevation gain.
Cottrel Springs
~4 min drive
Easy 2.15-mile walk to Cottrel Springs with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Cottrel Springs
~4 min drive
Easy 4.25-mile spring-fed trail with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Hawkens Loop
~2 min drive
Scenic 4.88-mile loop with 388 ft elevation gain near Upper Hawkens.
North Potter
~5 min drive
Steep 1.2-mile foothill climb with 387 ft gain near North Potter.
South Fork Springs
~8 min drive
Easy 4.75-mile hike to natural springs with gentle elevation gain.
South Hawkens Loop
~5 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile loop with 255 ft gain near South Hawkens.
Big Creek
~14 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile creek-side walk with 257 ft elevation gain.
North Wright Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Idaho backcountry with steady elevation gain.
