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Idaho
12.8 mi
Distance
3,440 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
South Fork Rush Creek
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South Fork Rush Creek is a challenging 12.79-mile trail that climbs over 3,400 feet through the central Idaho backcountry. This hard-difficulty route follows creek drainages and alpine terrain, offering hikers a rewarding wilderness experience with significant elevation gain. The trail provides access to remote high country typical of the Rush Creek area.
Telephone Creek
~7 min drive
11.56-mile creek drainage hike through Idaho backcountry with steady elevation gain.
Rush Creek Point
~12 min drive
Moderate 3.87-mile climb to Rush Creek Point with 780 ft elevation gain.
Soldier Bar
~18 min drive
Steep 1.32-mile climb with 490 ft gain near Soldier Bar.
Rush Creek
~8 min drive
12-mile moderate hike through Rush Creek area with gentle elevation gain.
Brush Cr-Sheep Cr
~21 min drive
Moderate creek-to-creek connector through Idaho's mixed forest and meadows.
Bear Lake
~25 min drive
Easy 2.66-mile hike to scenic Bear Lake with 391 ft elevation gain.
Milk Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 6.74-mile climb through Milk Creek drainage with 2,585 ft gain.
Middle Fork River
~22 min drive
Easy riverside walk along the Middle Fork River with minimal elevation gain.
Cove Creek
~28 min drive
Steep 2.69-mile climb gaining 1,532 ft in central Idaho.
Canyon Creek
~14 min drive
Challenging 11.47-mile canyon trail with 3,242 ft elevation gain.
