Register Rock

Flaming Rock Trailhead Rest Area

~1 min drive

Vault toilet located near Flaming Rock Trail-Head.

Ranger

~16 min drive

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

Cold Springs Creek

~22 min drive

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

Lake Cleveland

~31 min drive

Easy 2.2-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.

Window Arch Trail - 250 feet

~2 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”.

Independence Lakes

~17 min drive

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

Thompson Flat

~32 min drive

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

Howell Canyon Trail

~32 min drive

Easy 2.3-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.

California Trail History

~2 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.

Fairchild Creek

~22 min drive

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