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Idaho
13.2 mi
Distance
2,238 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Salt Creek
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Salt Creek Trail is a moderately challenging 13.19-mile trek that gains 2,238 feet through Idaho's backcountry. This out-and-back or loop route follows a scenic creek drainage with mixed terrain, offering hikers a rewarding day hike or backpacking option through diverse landscapes typical of central Idaho.
Barlow Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 17.26-mile backcountry trail with 3,250 ft elevation gain.
Poison Creek
~6 min drive
Steady forest hike along Poison Creek with 777 ft elevation gain.
Baker Lake Trail
~20 min drive
Easy half-mile lake walk with minimal elevation gain.
Skillern Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.27-mile creek drainage hike with 2,350 ft elevation gain.
Headquarters Camp Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with steady elevation gain through Idaho backcountry.
Grouse Creek
~23 min drive
Steep 1.38-mile creek-side climb with 500 ft gain in Idaho foothills.
Calf Creek Cut-Off
~8 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile connector trail through Calf Creek canyon.
West Fork Skeleton Cr (Mill)
~13 min drive
Moderate 4.13-mile creek-side hike with 1,608 ft elevation gain.
Norton Creek
~26 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile forest walk with gentle creek-side terrain.
North Fork Big Smoky
~13 min drive
Moderate 11.74-mile trail with 1,894 ft gain in Big Smoky drainage.
