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Idaho
14.6 mi
Distance
3,162 ft
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Herd Creek
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West Fork Herd Creek is a challenging 14.6-mile backcountry trek that rewards dedicated hikers with significant elevation gain through Idaho's remote wilderness. This hard-difficulty trail climbs over 3,160 feet through forested terrain typical of central Idaho's creek drainages, offering solitude and access to high country meadows and alpine basins. The West Fork drainage provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and pristine creek-side camping.
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~6 min drive
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~16 min drive
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~7 min drive
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Joe Jump Basin
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~7 min drive
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Little Redfish Lake
~27 min drive
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Hunter Creek
~18 min drive
Moderate 5.35-mile creek-side hike with 1,282 ft elevation gain.
Taylor Creek
~8 min drive
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