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Idaho
0.1 mi
Distance
5 ft
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West Fork Lake
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West Fork Lake offers a quick and accessible walk to a scenic alpine lake in Idaho's backcountry. This ultra-short trail is perfect for families, beginners, or anyone seeking a leisurely stroll with minimal elevation change. The gentle terrain and short distance make it an ideal warm-up hike or a peaceful spot for a picnic by the water.
West Fork Mountain
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.34-mile climb with 1,625 ft gain in central Idaho.
Smith Creek-Red Top
~4 min drive
Steep 3.5-mile climb with 1,408 ft gain through Idaho forest.
Smith Creek-Ridge
~11 min drive
Short ridge climb with steady elevation gain near Smith Creek.
Smith Ridge
~9 min drive
Scenic 11-mile ridge traverse with moderate elevation gain and panoramic views.
Italian Ridge
~16 min drive
Scenic 4.9-mile ridge hike with 1,269 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Long Mountain Lake
~11 min drive
Easy 0.70-mile walk to an alpine lake in central Idaho.
Red Top
~10 min drive
Challenging 14-mile alpine ridge hike with significant elevation gain and expansive views.
Parker Creek Nrt
~22 min drive
Moderate 3.74-mile hike with 1,170 ft gain near Parker Creek.
Parker Lake
~12 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile hike to a scenic subalpine lake in the Sawtooths.
Pyramid
~11 min drive
Moderate 6.95-mile hike to scenic summit with panoramic views.
