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Idaho
12.2 mi
Distance
3,037 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Buckhorn
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West Fork Buckhorn is a challenging 12-mile alpine trek gaining over 3,000 feet through the rugged Buckhorn range. This hard-difficulty trail rewards determined hikers with expansive high-country views and access to remote backcountry terrain characteristic of central Idaho's wilderness areas.
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