West Fork Morgan Creek
- 4.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,565 ft
- climb
- 8,748 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is West Fork Morgan Creek open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Salmon-Challis National Forest · Order 0413-07-17 · USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
West Fork Morgan Creek is a 4.2-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, within the Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District. The trail rises from about 7,160 feet to a high point of 8,748 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,565 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is rated moderate. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. It is open year-round, so you can plan a trip for any season. West Fork Lakes lies just 0.1 mile away, and West Fork Lakes Cutoff is about 0.9 mile off. Camas Meadow is roughly 1.6 miles away, and West Fork Morgan Creek Campground sits about 3 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- The Sawmill Station33 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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