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Idaho
7.5 mi
Distance
1,026 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Mink Creek
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West Fork Mink Creek offers a moderate 7.5-mile trek through the scenic Wallowa-Whitman National Forest region with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. This trail follows a classic creek drainage through mixed conifer forest, providing reliable water access and opportunities to observe riparian ecosystems. The steady climb rewards hikers with views of the surrounding ridgelines and access to pristine backcountry terrain.
Wacko's Way
~21 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile BLM trail with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Crystal
~2 min drive
Scenic 3.49-mile alpine trail with 755 ft elevation gain near Upper Crystal.
North Fork Gibson Jack--John
~8 min drive
Moderate 7.45-mile forest trail with 1,285 ft gain in North Fork drainage.
Upper Blind Springs
~2 min drive
Easy 2-mile walk through Blind Springs with gentle elevation gain.
Overlook
~4 min drive
Scenic 3.5-mile hike to panoramic overlook with steady elevation gain.
Bull Canyon
~9 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
West Mink Rna
~3 min drive
Short, steep hike with 474 ft gain in under 2 miles.
Clifton Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested terrain near Clifton Creek.
Indian Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 6.57-mile creek-side hike with 842 ft elevation gain.
Crystal Summit South Mink Con
~4 min drive
Easy 2.87-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Crystal Summit.
