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Idaho
12.2 mi
Distance
497 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Payette National Forest
3 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
Rush Creek
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Rush Creek Trail is a moderate-length day hike offering a scenic journey through Idaho's backcountry with modest elevation gain. This 12-mile route provides a rewarding trek through varied terrain typical of the region, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a full day of exploration without extreme technical difficulty.
Milk Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.74-mile climb through Milk Creek drainage with 2,585 ft gain.
Rush Creek Point
~11 min drive
Moderate 3.87-mile climb to Rush Creek Point with 780 ft elevation gain.
Bear Lake
~20 min drive
Easy 2.66-mile hike to scenic Bear Lake with 391 ft elevation gain.
Telephone Creek
~7 min drive
11.56-mile creek drainage hike through Idaho backcountry with steady elevation gain.
Estep
~23 min drive
Moderate 7.58-mile trail with 2,723 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Soldier Bar
~21 min drive
Steep 1.32-mile climb with 490 ft gain near Soldier Bar.
South Fork Rush Creek
~8 min drive
Challenging 12.79-mile alpine creek trail with 3,440 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork River
~27 min drive
Easy riverside walk along the Middle Fork River with minimal elevation gain.
Canyon Creek
~11 min drive
Challenging 11.47-mile canyon trail with 3,242 ft elevation gain.
Brush Cr-Sheep Cr
~28 min drive
Moderate creek-to-creek connector through Idaho's mixed forest and meadows.
