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Idaho
12.9 mi
Distance
3,715 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Payette National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Goat Creek (Wilderness)
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Goat Creek is a challenging wilderness trail that climbs nearly 3,700 feet over 12.87 miles through remote Idaho backcountry. This hard-rated trek rewards hikers with solitude and expansive views as it gains elevation through varied terrain typical of Idaho's wilderness areas. The trail offers an excellent test of endurance for experienced hikers seeking an authentic backcountry experience.
Soldier Bar
~0 min drive
Steep 1.32-mile climb with 490 ft gain near Soldier Bar.
Big Creek Ridge
~4 min drive
Demanding 31.77-mile ridge traverse with 5,543 ft gain in remote Idaho backcountry.
Middle Fork River
~8 min drive
Easy riverside walk along the Middle Fork River with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Yellowjacket Cr.
~22 min drive
Creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
Coyote Spring
~11 min drive
Challenging 19.8-mile backcountry route with 4,388 ft elevation gain.
Rush Creek Point
~11 min drive
Moderate 3.87-mile climb to Rush Creek Point with 780 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Peak Cut Off
~22 min drive
Steep 1.3-mile alpine cutoff with 649 ft gain to Middle Fork Peak.
Spring Creek
~11 min drive
Challenging 14-mile alpine trek with 3,710 ft elevation gain.
Brush Cr-Sheep Cr
~19 min drive
Moderate creek-to-creek connector through Idaho's mixed forest and meadows.
Golden Trout Lake
~24 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
