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Idaho
6.0 mi
Distance
310 ft
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Upper Palisades Creek
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Upper Palisades Creek offers a scenic moderate hike through the Palisades region with steady elevation gain and creek-side scenery. This trail provides access to alpine meadows and mountain views characteristic of central Idaho's backcountry. The route follows the creek drainage, offering water features and cooler temperatures typical of higher-elevation canyon hikes.
Upper Lake Bench
~1 min drive
Scenic 2.63-mile alpine bench hike with lake views and moderate elevation gain.
Dry Canyon
~3 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and high desert views.
Chicken Springs Ridge
~4 min drive
Easy ridge walk with minimal elevation gain and scenic Idaho backcountry views.
Sheep Camp
~9 min drive
2.9 mi · Easy
Lake Canyon
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.77-mile canyon hike with 3,432 ft elevation gain.
Chicken Springs
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.93-mile hike to scenic springs in central Idaho.
Whiskey Springs
~12 min drive
Steep 2-mile climb gaining 943 ft near Whiskey Springs, Idaho.
Waterfall
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile hike to a scenic waterfall with 2,100 ft elevation gain.
Paradise Basin
~4 min drive
Accessible alpine basin hike with meadows and mountain views.
Palisades Peak Ridge
~5 min drive
Alpine ridge traverse with steady elevation gain and expansive high-country views.
