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Nezperce National Forest/Idaho

John Day Creek

Salmon River Ranger District, Idaho

2.2 mi

Distance

45m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

About This Trail

John Day Creek is a point-to-point trail in Nezperce National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Idaho County, Idaho. It is 2.2 miles long. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Riggins, Idaho, about 12 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,555 ft
Max:2,269 ft
Gain:0 ft
Loss:714 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,555 ft and 2,269 ft across 2.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,555 ft1,793 ft2,031 ft2,269 ft0.0 mi0.6 mi1.1 mi1.7 mi2.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,269 ft
End2.2 mi1,555 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Riggins, ID · about 12 mi away
County:
Idaho County, ID
Jurisdiction:
Nezperce National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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