Pistol Creek
17.5 mi
Distance
295 ft
Elev. Gain
6h
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pistol Creek is a point-to-point trail in Valley County, Idaho. It is 18 miles long and gains 295 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Yellow Pine, Idaho, about 20 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 | 2,403 ft |
| End | 17.9 mi | 1,453 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and 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
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Yellow Pine, ID · about 20 mi away
- County:
- Valley County, ID
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Pen Basin
4.7 mi awayCascade, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Summit Lake Campground
7.1 mi awayCascade, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Velvet Falls Campground
8.7 mi awayCascade, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Warm Lake
10.4 mi awayCascade, ID
Check official pricing13 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
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