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Idaho
10.4 mi
Distance
4,322 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Salmon-Challis National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Sheepeater
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The Sheepeater Trail is a challenging high-altitude trek that rewards hikers with significant elevation gain and expansive views of Idaho's backcountry. This 10.45-mile route takes its name from the Tukudika Shoshone people who historically hunted bighorn sheep in these mountains, and the trail traverses rugged alpine terrain characteristic of the region. Expect steep sections, exposed ridgelines, and the opportunity to experience pristine wilderness at elevation.
Stormy Pk.-Virginia
~1 min drive
Challenging 21.92-mile alpine trek with 4,756 ft elevation gain in remote Idaho backcountry.
Rancherio
~16 min drive
Scenic 4.36-mile foothills trail near Rancherio with moderate elevation gain.
Head of West Fork
~18 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile forest walk in the West Fork drainage.
Boulder Basin
~2 min drive
Expert alpine trek with 4,938 ft gain through remote Boulder Basin wilderness.
Brushy Gulch
~16 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile foothills hike with gentle elevation gain.
Lower Moose
~20 min drive
Easy 2.65-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in Lower Moose area.
Virginia Gulch
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.7-mile gulch hike with 3,296 ft elevation gain.
Corral Flat - Sage Brush
~17 min drive
Easy sagebrush trail through Idaho high desert with expansive views.
Beartrack
~21 min drive
Easy 2.62-mile trail with 244 ft gain near Beartrack, Idaho.
Pretty Gulch
~8 min drive
Moderate 10-mile gulch hike with 1,868 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
