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Idaho
4.8 mi
Distance
325 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Caribou-Targhee 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
South Fork Springs
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South Fork Springs offers a scenic 4.75-mile out-and-back hike through Idaho's backcountry with moderate elevation gain. This easy trail features gentle terrain and natural spring features characteristic of the South Fork region, making it ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure without technical difficulty. The route provides access to pristine water sources and typical mixed forest landscape of central Idaho.
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~1 min drive
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North Wright Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Idaho backcountry with steady elevation gain.
North Potter
~4 min drive
Steep 1.2-mile foothill climb with 387 ft gain near North Potter.
South Wakely
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.66-mile climb with 1,726 ft gain in central Idaho.
Upper Cottrel Springs
~4 min drive
Easy 4.25-mile spring-fed trail with minimal elevation gain.
Cottrel Springs
~5 min drive
Easy 2.15-mile walk to Cottrel Springs with minimal elevation gain.
Lower Potter
~4 min drive
Short foothills hike with steady elevation gain near Lower Potter.
East Hawkins
~7 min drive
Moderately steep 3.86-mile foothill hike with 1,068 ft elevation gain.
Big Creek
~7 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile creek-side walk with 257 ft elevation gain.
South Hawkens Loop
~4 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile loop with 255 ft gain near South Hawkens.