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Idaho
6.7 mi
Distance
973 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.
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Smithie Fork
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Smithie Fork is a moderate 6.68-mile trail offering a rewarding climb through Idaho's backcountry with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. This out-and-back route follows a scenic fork drainage, providing hikers with a mix of forested terrain and open vistas as elevation increases. The trail is well-suited for mid-level hikers seeking a half-day adventure with steady, manageable grades.
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Moderate 3.55-mile creek-side trail with 1,203 ft elevation gain.
Meadow Lake Interpretive
~8 min drive
Easy interpretive loop through meadows with educational signage.
Flatiron Mountain Loop
~10 min drive
Scenic 9-mile loop with 1,071 ft gain and ridge views.
Deer Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Idaho backcountry.
Jackson Creek
~10 min drive
Scenic 2.6-mile creek-side hike with 941 ft elevation gain near Jackson Creek, Idaho.
South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr.
~14 min drive
Remote 19-mile backcountry route through South Fork Big Creek and Iron Creek drainages.
Nez Perce Lake
~8 min drive
Moderate 3.75-mile alpine lake hike with 1,506 ft elevation gain.
South Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr.
~10 min drive
Easy creek-side walk along South Fork Big Creek toward Iron Creek.
Sawmill Canyon Road - FR 101
~18 min drive
Remote 26-mile forest service road with 2,190 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
Meadow Canyon
~35 min drive
Scenic alpine meadow hike with canyon views and moderate elevation gain.
