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Pole Creek

Middle Fork Ranger District, Idaho

5.4 mi

Distance

2,972 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 17m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Pole Creek is a point-to-point trail in Challis National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lemhi County, Idaho. It is 5.4 miles long and gains 2,972 feet. The surface is dirt.

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:1,802 ft
Max:2,709 ft
Gain:915 ft
Loss:9 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,802 ft and 2,709 ft across 5.4 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,802 ft2,104 ft2,406 ft2,709 ft0.0 mi1.3 mi2.7 mi4.0 mi5.4 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,802 ft
High point5.2 mi2,709 ft
End5.4 mi2,708 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

County:
Lemhi County, ID
Jurisdiction:
Challis National Forest · United States Forest Service

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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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