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Idaho
16.0 mi
Distance
2,216 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Whitecap Creek
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Whitecap Creek is a moderately challenging 16-mile trail that climbs over 2,200 feet through Idaho backcountry, offering hikers a full day of mountain exploration. The route follows creek drainage and forest terrain typical of central Idaho, providing opportunities to experience the region's alpine and subalpine environments. This trail rewards dedicated hikers with solitude and scenic mountain vistas.
Bad Luck Ridge
~1 min drive
Expert ridge traverse with 4,221 ft gain and alpine exposure.
Forest Divide
~11 min drive
Accessible forest hike with steady elevation gain and diverse woodland scenery.
Scimitar-Cayuse Mountain
~18 min drive
Short, easy ridgeline hike with modest elevation gain near Scimitar-Cayuse peaks.
Bad Luck Creek
~3 min drive
Challenging 16-mile backcountry trek with 3,071 ft elevation gain.
Spot-Three Prong
~13 min drive
Easy 4.5-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in Idaho.
Nez Perce Trail Connect
~22 min drive
Easy 2.77-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain.
Mount George
~4 min drive
Long, strenuous alpine hike with significant elevation gain and remote mountain views.
Kim Creek
~20 min drive
Moderate 11.36-mile creek drainage hike with 1,982 ft elevation gain.
Burnt Strip Ridge
~8 min drive
Moderate ridge-line hike with scenic views and steady elevation gain.
Indian Ridge
~9 min drive
Demanding 32.83-mile ridge traverse with 5,224 ft gain in central Idaho.
