Willow Creek
- 3.2 mi
- round trip
- 502 ft
- climb
- 7,727 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 min ago
Is Willow Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Willow Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.
UPDATED Sept. 19 - Crooked Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-03-140 · USFS · Boise National Forest
Lava Fire Road Closure
Agency alert covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-06-84 · USFS · Boise National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Willow Creek is an easy out-and-back hike in Idaho's Boise National Forest, within the Cascade Ranger District. The trail is about 3.2 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 502 feet, taking you from a low point of about 6,731 feet to a high of about 7,727 feet. The route is on natural surface, and it is open to both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the walk. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Several other destinations sit close by. Skein Lake and West Mountain are each about 1.5 miles away, and Campbell Creek is about 1.8 miles off. For an overnight stay, French Creek campground is about 4.3 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Arrowhead RV Park5 mi away
- Riverpond Campground25 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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