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James Creek

7,035 ft of climbing

20.8 mi out & back · 7,035 ft gain · 7,053 ft high point · Very hard

Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

James Creek is a 20.8-mile out and back trail climbing 7,035 feet to reach a high point of 7,053 feet.

Elevation

7,035 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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9.6 mi from the trailhead
Dixie Meadow Campground
Campground
13.7 mi from the trailhead

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Out: 5,460 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 20.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 7,035 ft round trip
High point: 7,053 ft
Low point: 2,117 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 20.8 mi and 7,035 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 45.4014° N · 115.6202° W

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Weather

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Today60°42°Mostly Sunny
Wed66°40°Partly Sunny
Thu64°40°Partly Sunny
Fri62°42°Partly Sunny
Sat53°40°Light Rain Likely
Sun52°36°Light Rain Likely
Mon49°33°Chance Rain And Snow

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 mph SW

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