Black Bear RV Park
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Idaho
5.7 mi
Distance
1,349 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Payette 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
Middle Fork Elk Creek
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Middle Fork Elk Creek offers a moderate 5.73-mile hike with steady elevation gain through the scenic Elk Creek drainage in central Idaho. This trail provides access to a classic backcountry creek environment with mixed forest and alpine meadow transitions, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty without extreme technical demands.
West Fork Elk Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek-side trail with 1,292 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Parks Peak Cut-Off
~15 min drive
Easy 3.8-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain in central Idaho.
Bear Lake
~21 min drive
Easy 2.66-mile hike to scenic Bear Lake with 391 ft elevation gain.
South Fork Elk Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with steady climbing through forested Idaho backcountry.
Tailholt
~18 min drive
Easy 4.2-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in central Idaho.
Chinese Cemetery
~22 min drive
Easy 0.38-mile historical walk through Chinese Cemetery grounds.
Rattlesnake Peak
~8 min drive
Strenuous 16.7-mile alpine peak with 4,917 ft gain and expert-level challenge.
Estep
~21 min drive
Moderate 7.58-mile trail with 2,723 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Smith Creek on Pollock
~13 min drive
Moderate 7-mile climb gaining 3,000 ft in central Idaho backcountry.
Mosquito Ridge
~13 min drive
Challenging 57.6-mile ridge traverse through Idaho's remote alpine backcountry.
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Black Bear RV Park
Hiking business nearby (~34 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet