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Idaho
3.5 mi
Distance
755 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
Upper Crystal
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Upper Crystal is a scenic 3.49-mile trail offering moderate elevation gain through Idaho's backcountry. This route provides excellent access to alpine terrain with rewarding views and relatively straightforward hiking conditions. The trail is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable distance and elevation.

Wacko's Way
~20 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile BLM trail with minimal elevation gain.
West Fork Mink Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested drainage with steady elevation gain.
Kinney Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain in central Idaho.
West Mink Rna
~0 min drive
Short, steep hike with 474 ft gain in under 2 miles.
North Fork Gibson Jack--John
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.45-mile forest trail with 1,285 ft gain in North Fork drainage.
Clifton Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested terrain near Clifton Creek.
Slate Mountain West
~2 min drive
Steep 2.6-mile alpine climb with 850 ft elevation gain.
Sterling Justice
~10 min drive
Moderate 11.34-mile Idaho trail with 539 ft elevation gain.
Overlook
~6 min drive
Scenic 3.5-mile hike to panoramic overlook with steady elevation gain.
North Crystal Creek
~3 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.