7.5 mi
Distance
912 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 57m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Buck Creek is a point-to-point trail in St. Joe National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Shoshone County, Idaho. It is 7.5 miles long and gains 912 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is De Borgia, Montana, about 22 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,743 ft |
| End | 7.3 mi | 1,271 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- De Borgia, MT · about 22 mi away
- County:
- Shoshone County, ID
- Jurisdiction:
- St. Joe National Forest · United States Forest Service
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