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Idaho
6.8 mi
Distance
2,156 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Salmon-Challis National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Mcdonald Gulch
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McDonald Gulch is a moderate 6.78-mile trail offering nearly 2,200 feet of elevation gain through Idaho's scenic backcountry. This out-and-back route winds through forested terrain with steady climbing that rewards hikers with expanding views as elevation increases. The gulch setting provides a classic Idaho hiking experience with reliable water sources and diverse forest composition.
Woodtick
~2 min drive
Challenging 15-mile backcountry trail with 2,854 ft elevation gain.
Goodluck Meadows
~13 min drive
Easy meadow hike with scenic views and gentle terrain.
West Fork Iron Creek
~13 min drive
Easy 2.28-mile creek-side walk with 218 ft elevation gain.
Meyers Cove Road (Winter Trail
~13 min drive
Long winter road trail with minimal elevation gain near Meyers Cove.
Deep Creek Ridge
~16 min drive
Moderate 4-mile ridge hike with 1,143 ft gain and scenic views.
Opal Creek
~15 min drive
Easy 2-mile creek-side hike with 476 ft elevation gain.
Upper Yellowjacket Cr.
~16 min drive
Scenic 17-mile creek drainage hike with steady elevation gain in central Idaho.
Lake Mountain
~18 min drive
Scenic 4-mile Lake Mountain hike with forest and open views.
Lower Iron Lake
~17 min drive
Easy 1.07-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Little Jureano Creek
~16 min drive
Moderate 12.96-mile creek drainage hike with 1,980 ft elevation gain.
