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Idaho
12.1 mi
Distance
2,361 ft
Gain
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 13 h ago · oldest 15 d
caution: Agency alerts
18 active alerts in Salmon-Challis National Forest; most severe: Salmon River Corridor (Wild and Scenic Section)
USFS15 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 44°F / low 37°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike
OpenWeather13 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Thunder Mountain Historic
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Thunder Mountain Historic is a moderately challenging 12.12-mile round-trip trek that climbs over 2,300 feet through Idaho's backcountry. This trail follows historic routes and offers rewarding views as it ascends toward Thunder Mountain, showcasing the region's natural beauty and rich mining heritage. Hikers can expect a mix of forested terrain and open ridges with significant elevation gain.
West Fork Iron Creek
~4 min drive
Easy 2.28-mile creek-side walk with 218 ft elevation gain.
Goodluck Meadows
~4 min drive
Easy meadow hike with scenic views and gentle terrain.
Old Indian Trail
~10 min drive
Moderate 10.45-mile historic trail with 2,430 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Lower Iron Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 1.07-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Middle Fork Hat Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile creek-side hike with 1,291 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Mcdonald Gulch
~10 min drive
Moderate 6.78-mile gulch hike with 2,156 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Opal Creek
~10 min drive
Easy 2-mile creek-side hike with 476 ft elevation gain.
Lake Mountain
~13 min drive
Scenic 4-mile Lake Mountain hike with forest and open views.
Woodtick
~10 min drive
Challenging 15-mile backcountry trail with 2,854 ft elevation gain.
Wapiti Meadows Loop
~20 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile meadow loop with minimal elevation gain.
