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Idaho
5.2 mi
Distance
25 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Salmon-Challis National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Middle Fork River
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The Middle Fork River trail is a scenic and accessible riverside walk through central Idaho's backcountry. This gentle 5.22-mile route follows the river corridor with minimal elevation change, making it ideal for families and those seeking a relaxed day hike. The trail offers excellent opportunities to observe riparian wildlife and enjoy the peaceful flow of the Middle Fork.
South Fork Waterfall
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.5-mile hike to a scenic waterfall with 1,349 ft elevation gain.
Soldier Bar
~8 min drive
Steep 1.32-mile climb with 490 ft gain near Soldier Bar.
Brush Cr-Sheep Cr
~13 min drive
Moderate creek-to-creek connector through Idaho's mixed forest and meadows.
Goat Creek (Wilderness)
~8 min drive
Remote 12.87-mile wilderness trek with 3,715 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Peak Cut Off
~14 min drive
Steep 1.3-mile alpine cutoff with 649 ft gain to Middle Fork Peak.
Harbor Lake
~14 min drive
Moderate 3.4-mile alpine lake hike with 848 ft elevation gain.
Big Creek Ridge
~11 min drive
Demanding 31.77-mile ridge traverse with 5,543 ft gain in remote Idaho backcountry.
Upper Yellowjacket Cr.
~15 min drive
Creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
Lower Yellowjacket
~18 min drive
Moderate 11-mile trail with 1,283 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
Wilson Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate 6.38-mile creek-side hike through Idaho forest and meadows.
