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Idaho
1.6 mi
Distance
243 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Bitterroot National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Scimitar-Cayuse Mountain
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Scimitar-Cayuse Mountain offers a short, accessible hike with modest elevation gain, making it an excellent choice for families and those seeking a quick mountain outing. The trail provides views of the surrounding Idaho landscape and access to the ridgeline connecting these two peaks. This relatively easy ascent rewards hikers with mountain vistas without requiring extensive time or strenuous effort.
Cayuse Mountain
~1 min drive
Moderate 10.59-mile summit hike with 1,247 ft elevation gain.
Kim Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 11.36-mile creek drainage hike with 1,982 ft elevation gain.
Nez Perce Trail Connect
~13 min drive
Easy 2.77-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain.
Scimitar Ridge
~4 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with 1,253 ft gain and alpine views.
Hells Half Acre Mountain
~10 min drive
Steady 5-mile summit hike with 284 ft gain and panoramic views.
Indian Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 8.97-mile creek-side hike with 1,700 ft elevation gain.
Spot-Three Prong
~19 min drive
Easy 4.5-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in Idaho.
Deep Creek-Beaver Jack
~6 min drive
Moderate 8-mile trail with 2,948 ft gain through Deep Creek drainage.
Schofield Ridge
~6 min drive
Challenging 20-mile ridge traverse with 3,188 ft gain in remote Idaho backcountry.
Pasture Ridge
~7 min drive
Moderate 10-mile ridge hike with 1,932 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
