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Idaho
14.9 mi
Distance
1,617 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Payette National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Cold Mountain Ridge
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Cold Mountain Ridge is a challenging 14.95-mile trek that gains nearly 1,600 feet of elevation, offering expansive ridge-line views and alpine terrain typical of Idaho's high country. This moderately strenuous route traverses exposed ridgeline with potential for dramatic vistas across the surrounding peaks and valleys. The trail is best suited for experienced hikers seeking solitude and panoramic mountain scenery.
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Rush Creek Point
~12 min drive
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Soldier Bar
~19 min drive
Steep 1.32-mile climb with 490 ft gain near Soldier Bar.
Cold Mountain
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.1-mile hike to Cold Mountain with 706 ft elevation gain.
Estep
~23 min drive
Moderate 7.58-mile trail with 2,723 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Frog Spring Ridge
~9 min drive
12.4-mile ridge traverse with moderate elevation gain and scenic alpine views.
Spring Creek
~9 min drive
Challenging 14-mile alpine trek with 3,710 ft elevation gain.
Canyon Creek
~9 min drive
Challenging 11.47-mile canyon trail with 3,242 ft elevation gain.
Cottonwood Creek
~10 min drive
17.72-mile creek-side trail with 879 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
Sliver Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through Idaho's scenic riparian forest.
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