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Idaho

Surprise Creek Trail

5.9 mi

Distance

3,103 ft

Gain

2h 17m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest

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  • No access route mapped

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.9 mi
Elevation gain
3,103 ft
Elevation loss
3,103 ft
Highest point
6,440 ft
Lowest point
4,569 ft
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About this trail

Surprise Creek Trail is an 11.8-mile out-and-back route in Idaho with 3,103 feet of elevation gain and loss, reaching a maximum elevation of 6,440 feet.

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