Idaho · Hiking

Sand Creek

2.0 mi
round trip
412 ft
climb
6,887 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is SAND CREEK open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name SAND 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.

Sand Creek is an easy out-and-back hike of about 4 miles on the Boise National Forest's Cascade Ranger District in Idaho, managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts at around 6,800 feet and reaches a high point of 6,887 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 412 feet over the round trip. The climb is steady, with the steepest stretch at the start, about 5% grade, and the trail stays relatively flat for most of the way. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 82°F with lows near 40°F at a nearby weather station, and September averages around 73°F by day. The hike takes about 1.5 hours. For more time on foot, Mosquito Creek is about 1.8 miles away, Rock Creek about 2.2 miles, and South Fork Sand Creek about 2.7 miles. Warm Lake campground sits about 6.9 miles off.

Local outfitters

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