Iron Creek Point
About
Iron Creek Point is a summit in the Lost River Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho. The nearest town is Leadore, about 22 miles away. The closest trail is South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr., less than a mile away. Within about four miles are the Red Rock Loop Trail, Jackson Creek and Timber Creek Campground, which make good options for extending a trip or finding a place to camp.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
10,617 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Iron Creek Point
Idaho
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Lost River Ranger District · Ranger district
- Salmon-Challis National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Leadore, Idaho · 22 mi
Conditions
Active alerts for Salmon-Challis National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Salmon River Corridor (Wild and Scenic Section)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
FRANK CHURCH-RIVER OF NO RETURN WILDERNESS
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
14 Day Stay Limit - Occupancy and Use
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Traffic & Alcohol - Occupancy and Use
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Commercial Hauling Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Gold Bug Hot Spring Occupancy and Use
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Salmon River Road Use and Occupancy
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Middle Fork of the Salmon Wild and Scenic River
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr.Hiking0.7 mi
- RED ROCK LOOP TRAILHiking3.4 mi
- SUMMERHOUSE CANYONHiking3.6 mi
- Jackson CreekHiking3.6 mi
- RED ROCK CREEKHiking3.7 mi
- Timber Creek CampgroundCamping4 mi
- Sawmill CreekCanoeing9 mi
- Meadow Lake CampgroundCamping9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)