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Rick Creek

Inside Caribou National Forest

1.5 mi one way · 792 ft climb · 7,233 ft high point · Easy

In Caribou National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Rick Creek trail is a 1.5 mile one way route in Caribou National Forest.

Elevation

0 ft of gain and 792 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

11.2 mi from the trailhead
Caribou Mountain Guard Station
Campground · Idaho
12.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

16 mi from you
Williams Creek
- Ends at Palisades Reservoir
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- 2,809 ft of climbing
5.7 mi one way · 2,809 ft climb · Moderate
Caribou National Forest · Camp under a mile away
23 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. 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: 1.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 0 ft
Descent: 792 ft
High point: 7,233 ft
Low point: 6,439 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 42.9939° N · 111.2596° W

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Cutthroat Trout Campground

Campground

14.1 mi from the trailhead

Jensen Cabin

Campground · Idaho

Red Creek

Passes Red Peak
Inside Targhee National Forest
4,211 ft of climbing

6.3 mi one way · 4,211 ft climb · Easy

Targhee National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Observation Peak

Summits Observation Peak
Inside Targhee National Forest

1.2 mi one way · 956 ft climb · Easy

Targhee National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Van Point

Ends at Palisades Reservoir
Inside Caribou National Forest
1,438 ft of climbing

5.1 mi one way · 1,438 ft climb · Moderate

Caribou National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Poker Peak

Passes Poker Peak
Inside Caribou National Forest
1,758 ft of climbing

4.6 mi one way · 1,758 ft climb · Moderate

Caribou National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Bitters Peak

Passes Bitters Peak
Inside Caribou National Forest
1,689 ft of climbing

5.0 mi one way · 1,689 ft climb · Moderate

Caribou National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Tue59°40°Mostly Cloudy
Wed61°41°Mostly Sunny
Thu68°45°Sunny
Fri66°44°Sunny
Sat63°43°Sunny
Sun62°41°Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon56°Slight Chance Light Rain

Tue: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 6 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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