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Idaho
10.8 mi
Distance
1,902 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Salmon-Challis National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Big Deer Creek
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Big Deer Creek is a moderately challenging 10.77-mile trail that climbs nearly 1,900 feet through Idaho's backcountry. This out-and-back or loop route follows the creek drainage, offering hikers a chance to explore riparian habitat and forested terrain typical of central Idaho. The steady elevation gain rewards persistence with views of the surrounding ridgelines and creek canyon.
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