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Idaho
7.0 mi
Distance
1,292 ft
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Elk Creek
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West Fork Elk Creek is a moderate 7-mile trail offering a scenic journey through Idaho's forested terrain with steady elevation gain. The trail follows the creek drainage, providing opportunities to enjoy riparian habitat and mountain forest ecosystems. This route is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with moderate physical challenge and peaceful creek-side scenery.
Middle Fork Elk Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
Parks Peak Cut-Off
~15 min drive
Easy 3.8-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain in central Idaho.
Chinese Cemetery
~21 min drive
Easy 0.38-mile historical walk through Chinese Cemetery grounds.
South Fork Elk Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with steady climbing through forested Idaho backcountry.
Tailholt
~17 min drive
Easy 4.2-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in central Idaho.
Bear Lake
~22 min drive
Easy 2.66-mile hike to scenic Bear Lake with 391 ft elevation gain.
Rattlesnake Peak
~7 min drive
Strenuous 16.7-mile alpine peak with 4,917 ft gain and expert-level challenge.
Estep
~22 min drive
Moderate 7.58-mile trail with 2,723 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Smith Creek on Pollock
~12 min drive
Moderate 7-mile climb gaining 3,000 ft in central Idaho backcountry.
Mosquito Ridge
~13 min drive
Challenging 57.6-mile ridge traverse through Idaho's remote alpine backcountry.
