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Idaho
147.0 mi
Distance
3,175 ft
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Upper Lake Creek Trail
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The Upper Lake Creek Trail is an extensive backcountry route traversing remote Idaho wilderness managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This challenging long-distance trail gains over 3,100 feet of elevation across nearly 147 miles, offering hikers a serious multi-day expedition through varied terrain and alpine environments. The trail's length and elevation profile make it ideal for experienced backpackers seeking solitude and expansive wilderness experiences in central Idaho.
Herd Lake Trail
~4 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Lake Basin-Hells Canyon
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile hike to alpine basin with canyon views and 705 ft elevation gain.
Joe Jump Basin
~19 min drive
Steep alpine basin hike with significant elevation gain and mountain views.
Borah Peak
~26 min drive
Standard route to Borah Peak (12,662 ft) from Borah Peak.
Herd Lake Campsite Trail
~4 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile walk to a scenic lakeside campsite with minimal elevation gain.
West Fork Herd Creek
~10 min drive
Challenging 14.6-mile backcountry trek with 3,162 ft elevation gain.
Sheep Creek-Pine Creek
~25 min drive
Moderate 9-mile hike with 1,639 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
Waterfall Trail
~28 min drive
Easy 1.35-mile waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain.
Toolbox-Herd Creek
~10 min drive
Remote 23-mile backcountry route with 3,470 ft gain through Idaho wilderness.
Hunter Creek
~26 min drive
Moderate 5.35-mile creek-side hike with 1,282 ft elevation gain.
