Clearwater County
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Placid View Trail
Lenore, Idaho
0.89 mi
/ 112 ft gain
Placid View Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lenore, Idaho.
Hike Sherman Creek Trail #203
Kooskia, Idaho
7.1 mi
/ 3790 ft gain
It's always (for me anyway) a good sign when the parking area at a trailhead is devoid of any other vehicles. Such was the case at the Sherman Creek Trailhead in the Clearwater National Forest in west-central Idaho. This trail begins just north of US-12, where Sherman Creek starts emptying into the Lochsa River. (This will come in handy at the end of the hike for a quick, refreshing dip). While...
Stanley Hot Springs
Kooskia, Idaho
5.0
9.68 mi
/ 2106 ft gain
Start your hike to the hot springs at trailhead 211. Trail is roughly 5 miles with an easy gradual incline. Enjoy some of the mountainous views on your way. There are no signs directing you to the hot springs but there will be two forks in the road and you'll take the right path both times. Be aware that there is a river you must cross about 1/2 mile before arriving and there is no bridge. ...
Grandmother and Grandfather Mountains
Clarkia, Idaho
8.05 mi
/ 1673 ft gain
Grandmother and Grandfather Mountains is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clarkia, Idaho.
Snow Peak
Avery, Idaho
8.22 mi
/ 2283 ft gain
Snow Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Avery, Idaho.
Fly Fish Kelly Creek
Clearwater County, Idaho
If you are looking for world class fishing in Idaho and don't want to deal with the crowds that goes along with Henry's Fork or Silver Creek then this is the spot. You will rarely run into people along this creek. The fishing is extraordinary and you should be able to catch a ton of cutthroat. This creek is catch and release only, if you want to keep what you hook, stop along the North Fork Cl...
Ed Corkill Memorial Trail
Juliaetta, Idaho
10.73 mi
/ 322 ft gain
Ed Corkill Memorial Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Juliaetta, Idaho.
Weir Creek Hot Springs
Kooskia, Idaho
4.0
0.72 mi
/ 174 ft gain
After parking at the trailhead, follow the well defined trail on the left side of Weir Creek for about half a mile. The trail passes multiple campsites that see heavy use. The trail ends after this short climb at the hot springs. Enjoy the hot water!
Tips:
After passing Jerry Johnson Hot Springs look for a parking lot around mile marker 141 on Highway 121This hot spring is heavily used so try...
Saint Joe River Trail 48
Avery, Idaho
5.19 mi
/ 597 ft gain
Saint Joe River Trail 48 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Avery, Idaho.
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Clearwater County, Idaho
Cold Springs Peak Cabin
Overview
Cold Springs Peak Cabin is a primitive log cabin that was originally constructed in 1931 to shelter firefighters and other work ...
Orofino, Idaho
Dent Acres
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Located in northern Idaho's beautiful Clearwater Valley, Dent acres
Campground on Dworshak Lake is surrounded by forests and abu...
Elk River, Idaho
Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)
Overview
Elk Creek Campground offers visitors a little bit of everything. From scenic views and vistas, to attractive waterfalls and anci...
Clearwater County, Idaho
Kelly Forks Cabin
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Kelly Forks cabin is located in a small clearing within an active forest service work center. It was originaly built at the conf...
Kooskia, Idaho
Walde Lookout Cabin
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Walde Lookout Cabin was built in 1941 to house the employees who worked in the adjacent fire lookout, which was built in 1939. T...
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