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Difficult
Idaho

Smith Creek

Minidoka Ranger District, Idaho

2.8 mi

Distance

2,661 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 16m

Est. Time

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Smith Creek Trail, located in the Minidoka Ranger District, offers a challenging hike with substantial elevation gain. With a total distance of 2.8 miles, this trail ascends from an elevation of 1,627 meters to a maximum of 2,447 meters, providing hikers with a rigorous workout in a natural setting typical of southern Idaho. The trail is primarily non-loop, making it an out-and-back adventure.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,627 ft
Max:2,447 ft
822 ft
6 ft
1,627 ft1,901 ft2,174 ft2,447 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.4 mi2.1 mi2.8 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

elevation gainmountainous terrain

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page

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