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Idaho
11.1 mi
Distance
2,905 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Bitterroot National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Upper Wilkerson
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Upper Wilkerson is a challenging 11-mile mountain trail that climbs nearly 3,000 feet through Idaho's backcountry. This hard-rated hike rewards dedicated hikers with significant elevation gain and expansive views typical of high-altitude terrain in the region. The trail traverses varied terrain and offers a full day of rewarding wilderness hiking.
Surprise Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.37-mile creek-side hike through Idaho forest.
Hells Half Acre Mountain
~9 min drive
Steady 5-mile summit hike with 284 ft gain and panoramic views.
Salmon Mtn Lookout
~18 min drive
Short forest hike to historic mountain lookout with panoramic views.
Blue Joint-Square Top
~6 min drive
Nearly 20-mile alpine ridge trek with steady climbing and expansive views.
Stripe Creek-Divide
~9 min drive
Moderate ridgeline hike with steady elevation gain and scenic divide views.
Scimitar-Cayuse Mountain
~18 min drive
Short, easy ridgeline hike with modest elevation gain near Scimitar-Cayuse peaks.
Selway River - Fcronr
~7 min drive
Remote 19.5-mile Selway River backcountry trek with 2,400 ft elevation gain.
Kim Creek
~17 min drive
Moderate 11.36-mile creek drainage hike with 1,982 ft elevation gain.
Nez Perce Trail Connect
~19 min drive
Easy 2.77-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain.
Swet Creek
~7 min drive
Challenging 17.86-mile backcountry trail with 2,923 ft elevation gain.