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Idaho
5.8 mi
Distance
621 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Caribou-Targhee 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
Hawkens Creek
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Hawkens Creek Trail is a moderate 5.85-mile out-and-back hike featuring steady elevation gain through mixed forest terrain typical of central Idaho. This trail follows the creek drainage, offering riparian scenery and cool forest shade, making it an excellent choice for mid-season hiking when water flow is reliable.
East Hawkins
~1 min drive
Moderately steep 3.86-mile foothill hike with 1,068 ft elevation gain.
Cottrel Springs
~2 min drive
Easy 2.15-mile walk to Cottrel Springs with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Hawkens Loop
~2 min drive
Scenic 4.88-mile loop with 388 ft elevation gain near Upper Hawkens.
Upper Cottrel Springs
~2 min drive
Easy 4.25-mile spring-fed trail with minimal elevation gain.
North Potter
~2 min drive
Steep 1.2-mile foothill climb with 387 ft gain near North Potter.
Rattlesnake
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile hike with 900 ft gain near Rattlesnake, Idaho.
South Fork Springs
~6 min drive
Easy 4.75-mile hike to natural springs with gentle elevation gain.
Big Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile creek-side walk with 257 ft elevation gain.
Lower Potter
~3 min drive
Short foothills hike with steady elevation gain near Lower Potter.
North Wright Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Idaho backcountry with steady elevation gain.
