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Howard Creek

Inside Targhee National Forest
1,996 ft of climbing

9.6 mi out & back · 1,996 ft gain · 8,390 ft high point · Hard

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

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About this hike

This out and back trail in Targhee National Forest climbs 1,996 feet to 8,390 feet.

Elevation

1,996 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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12.7 mi from the trailhead
Bishop Mountain Cabin
Campground · Idaho

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23 mi from you

Out: 1,820 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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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: 9.6 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,996 ft round trip
High point: 8,390 ft
Low point: 6,663 ft
Difficulty: HardFrom 9.6 mi and 1,996 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 44.4948° N · 111.6783° W

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3,879 ft of climbing

15.7 mi out & back · 3,879 ft gain · Very hard

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Lobo Mesa

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4,356 ft of climbing
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Cascade Mountain

Near Cascade Mountain
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2,981 ft of climbing

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Cliff Lake Bench

Passes Cliff Lake
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2,008 ft of climbing

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Sheep Lake

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2,685 ft of climbing

11.7 mi out & back · 2,685 ft gain · Very hard

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Weather

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Today37°29°Partly Sunny
Sat45°31°Mostly Sunny
Sun44°32°Mostly Sunny
Mon46°33°Partly Sunny
Tue45°33°Mostly Sunny
Wed47°33°Mostly Sunny
Thu49°34°Partly Sunny

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 6 mph SSW

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