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Waterhole Creek

Inside St. Joe National Forest

4.3 mi out & back · 982 ft gain · 3,567 ft high point · Moderate

In St. Joe National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Waterhole Creek is a 4.3 mi out and back in St. Joe National Forest climbing 982 ft to 3,567 ft.

Elevation

982 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.6 mi from the trailhead
Laird Park Campground
Campground
11.8 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Strychnine Ridge
- Summits Bald Mountain
- Inside St. Joe National Forest
- 3,356 ft of climbing
11.2 mi out & back · 3,356 ft gain · Very hard
St. Joe National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Out: 840 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: 4.3 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 982 ft round trip
High point: 3,567 ft
Low point: 2,826 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 4.3 mi and 982 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 46.9906° N · 116.8152° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Wed52°37°Sunny
Thu47°36°Rain Showers
Fri50°41°Partly Sunny
Sat60°43°Partly Sunny
Sun54°41°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon55°41°Partly Sunny
Tue54°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Wed: Sunny · wind 0 to 3 mph SW

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