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Idaho
12.9 mi
Distance
1,450 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Rocky Canyon
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Rocky Canyon Trail is a moderately challenging 12.93-mile loop that showcases the rugged beauty of Idaho's canyon country. With 1,450 feet of elevation gain spread across the distance, hikers will experience scenic canyon views and varied terrain typical of the region's geological formations. This trail offers a rewarding full-day adventure for hikers seeking solitude and natural canyon landscapes.
Meadow Canyon
~4 min drive
Scenic alpine meadow hike with canyon views and moderate elevation gain.
South Fork Meadow
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.8-mile hike to alpine meadows with 2,162 ft elevation gain.
Bell Mountain
~8 min drive
Short, steep foothills climb with good views and quick elevation gain.
Right Fork Rocky Canyon
~7 min drive
Moderate canyon hike through Right Fork Rocky Canyon with steady elevation gain.
Buckhorn Canyon
~20 min drive
Scenic 8.41-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Montana Canyon East
~21 min drive
Steep 1.92-mile canyon hike with 1,105 ft elevation gain.
Badger Creek Trail
~18 min drive
Scenic 3.4-mile creek-side forest hike with 603 ft elevation gain.
Sawmill Canyon Road - FR 101
~23 min drive
Remote 26-mile forest service road with 2,190 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
Jackson Creek
~32 min drive
Scenic 2.6-mile creek-side hike with 941 ft elevation gain near Jackson Creek, Idaho.
Pierce Canyon
~19 min drive
Scenic 3.83-mile canyon hike with 863 ft elevation gain near Pierce Canyon, Idaho.
