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Idaho
8.3 mi
Distance
2,350 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Skillern Creek
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Skillern Creek is a moderate 8.27-mile trail offering substantial elevation gain through Idaho's scenic backcountry. This route follows Skillern Creek drainage, providing hikers with creek-side hiking and forest terrain typical of central Idaho's wilderness areas. The 2,350 feet of elevation gain rewards hikers with views of the surrounding ridges and access to higher elevation terrain.
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