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Idaho
3.8 mi
Distance
1,506 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Salmon-Challis 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
Nez Perce Lake
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Nez Perce Lake Trail is a moderate day hike offering scenic alpine lake views with substantial elevation gain over a relatively short distance. The trail climbs steadily through forested terrain before opening to subalpine meadows and reaching the pristine lake basin. This popular destination rewards hikers with mountain vistas and opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing.
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Moderate creek-side hike through forested Idaho backcountry.
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~8 min drive
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Jackson Creek
~17 min drive
Scenic 2.6-mile creek-side hike with 941 ft elevation gain near Jackson Creek, Idaho.
Slide Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 3.55-mile creek-side trail with 1,203 ft elevation gain.
Flatiron Mountain Loop
~14 min drive
Scenic 9-mile loop with 1,071 ft gain and ridge views.
South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr.
~19 min drive
Easy creek-side walk along South Fork Big Creek toward Iron Creek.
Montana Canyon
~36 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with 1,477 ft elevation gain near Montana Canyon, Idaho.
South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr.
~21 min drive
Remote 19-mile backcountry route through South Fork Big Creek and Iron Creek drainages.
Bell Mountain
~33 min drive
Short, steep foothills climb with good views and quick elevation gain.
Meadow Canyon
~38 min drive
Scenic alpine meadow hike with canyon views and moderate elevation gain.
