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Idaho
8.4 mi
Distance
1,835 ft
Gain
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South Fork Elk Creek
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South Fork Elk Creek is a moderate 8.37-mile trail offering steady elevation gain through Idaho's backcountry. This out-and-back route follows the creek drainage, providing hikers with riparian scenery and forest cover typical of the region's subalpine terrain. The trail delivers a rewarding workout with consistent climbing and the peaceful ambiance of a mountain creek corridor.
Middle Fork Elk Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
West Fork Elk Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek-side trail with 1,292 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Rattlesnake Peak
~8 min drive
Strenuous 16.7-mile alpine peak with 4,917 ft gain and expert-level challenge.
Smith Creek on Pollock
~13 min drive
Moderate 7-mile climb gaining 3,000 ft in central Idaho backcountry.
Mosquito Ridge
~14 min drive
Challenging 57.6-mile ridge traverse through Idaho's remote alpine backcountry.
Parks Peak Cut-Off
~14 min drive
Easy 3.8-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain in central Idaho.
S
~15 min drive
Epic 72-mile backcountry traverse with 3,484 ft gain through Idaho wilderness.
Sheep Creek
~15 min drive
Moderate 8.57-mile alpine trail with 3,728 ft elevation gain near Sheep Creek.
Porphry Creek
~16 min drive
Strenuous 11.34-mile alpine climb with 5,649 ft elevation gain.
Cougar Basin
~17 min drive
Remote 29.8-mile backcountry route with 3,952 ft gain through Idaho's Cougar Basin.
