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Idaho
9.5 mi
Distance
1,702 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
Howard Creek
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Howard Creek Trail is a moderate 9.54-mile out-and-back hike offering steady elevation gain through Idaho's scenic backcountry. This trail follows the creek drainage, providing reliable water access and riparian habitat views as it climbs through mixed forest terrain. The consistent gradient and creek-side setting make it a rewarding day hike for those seeking solitude and natural beauty.
Hancock Lake
~15 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic rewards.
Trail Creek
~21 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through Idaho forest.
Sawtell Peak
~21 min drive
Moderate 8-mile hike to scenic peak with steady climbing and ridge views.
Two Top Divide
~41 min drive
Quick out-and-back climb to an alpine divide with panoramic views.
Salamander Lake
~20 min drive
Short forest hike to a scenic alpine lake with moderate elevation gain.
Coalmine
~22 min drive
Moderate 4.59-mile forest hike with steady elevation gain and historical character.
Lake Creek
~21 min drive
Easy 5.55-mile creek-side hike with minimal elevation gain.
Buffalo River Trail
~27 min drive
Easy riverside walk along the Buffalo River with minimal elevation gain.
Box Canyon
~26 min drive
Easy 5.57-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
East Camas - Table Mtn.
~22 min drive
Moderate 7.75-mile hike to Table Mountain with 1,530 ft elevation gain.
