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Idaho
1.2 mi
Distance
17 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Salmon-Challis National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Golden Trout Lake
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Golden Trout Lake is a short and easy alpine lake hike perfect for families and casual hikers seeking mountain scenery without strenuous effort. The minimal elevation gain makes this an accessible option for reaching a scenic high-country lake, offering opportunities for fishing, photography, and enjoying the tranquility of Idaho's backcountry.
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Creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
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~4 min drive
Long ridge traverse with expansive views across Idaho backcountry.
Harbor Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 3.4-mile alpine lake hike with 848 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Peak Cut Off
~20 min drive
Steep 1.3-mile alpine cutoff with 649 ft gain to Middle Fork Peak.
Waterfall
~4 min drive
Remote 32-mile backcountry route with waterfall features and sustained elevation gain.
Lick Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate 5-mile climb gaining 1,851 ft through Idaho forest terrain.
Soldier Bar
~24 min drive
Steep 1.32-mile climb with 490 ft gain near Soldier Bar.
Puddin Mountain
~6 min drive
11.6-mile moderate hike with 668 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Middle Fork River
~17 min drive
Easy riverside walk along the Middle Fork River with minimal elevation gain.
Mirror Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.93-mile hike to alpine Mirror Lake with 1,238 ft elevation gain.
