Camp Perkins
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Idaho
8.7 mi
Distance
1,939 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sawtooth National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Basin Butte Lookout
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Basin Butte Lookout is a moderate 8.7-mile round trip that climbs nearly 2,000 feet to a historic fire lookout tower with commanding views of the surrounding Idaho landscape. The trail ascends through mixed forest and open ridgelines, offering increasingly expansive vistas as you gain elevation. This rewarding hike combines steady climbing with the unique experience of reaching an active or restored lookout structure.
Observation Peak
~15 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile climb to scenic summit views with 1,000 ft gain.
Kelly Creek Loop
~1 min drive
Moderate 7.72-mile loop with gentle elevation gain near Kelly Creek.
Stanley to Redfish
~11 min drive
Easy valley walk from Stanley to scenic Redfish Lake.
Nip and Tuck
~7 min drive
Easy 2.1-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Nip and Tuck.
Stanley Basin
~2 min drive
Scenic 11-mile subalpine loop with gentle terrain and mountain views.
Cape Horn Trail, to Guard Stat
~17 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile walk to Guard Station with minimal elevation gain.
Meadow Creek
~10 min drive
Easy 1.45-mile forest walk along Meadow Creek with gentle elevation gain.
Stanley Lake
~3 min drive
Scenic 7.6-mile lake trail with gentle elevation gain near Stanley.
Garland Creek
~19 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile creek-side climb with 1,907 ft elevation gain.
Goat Lake Trail
~11 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain goat viewing.
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Camp Perkins
Hiking business nearby (~25 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
The Sawmill Station
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