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St. Joe National Forest/Idaho

Klawa Creek

Palouse Ranger District, Idaho

1.4 mi

Distance

659 ft

Elev. Gain

48m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Klawa Creek trail, located within the Palouse Ranger District, offers a short trek of 1.4 miles with an elevation gain of 659 feet. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 1051 meters and descends to a minimum of 864 meters. Despite its relatively short length, the elevation change may pose a challenge to some hikers. The trail is not a loop, so hikers should be prepared for an out-and-back journey.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

moderate elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:864 ft
Max:1,051 ft
263 ft
76 ft
864 ft927 ft989 ft1,051 ft0.0 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi1.1 mi1.4 mi

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Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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