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An epic riverside climb with an optional hotspring soak.


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10.2

Miles

16.5

KM

89%

Runnable

8,301' 2,530 m

High

5,104' 1,556 m

Low

3,284' 1,001 m

Up

91' 28 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The pass is snowbound until July and trees are usually cut out by mid-July.

Description

Willow Creek is a trail that can be used to create a larger loop, or used as an out and back. From the bottom of the trail, the first part is fairly mellow with occasional steep sections. The trail then gets steeper and can be loose in some of the recent burn areas. These burn areas can also have many down trees, depending on how the winter went, be prepared if you hit downed trees! The later in the season you go on the trail the more likely it will be open for travel.

None of the creek crossings have bridges, so be prepared to get your feet wet since it is impossible to make it across all of them on rocks or logs.

The hot spring is located about a mile up the trail and is not marked. Be sure to do some research beforehand if you want to enjoy this off-trail feature.

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Shared By:

Chris Cook

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Photos

Snow up ahead on Willow Creek Trail
Apr 10, 2015 near Sun Valley, ID
A yellow show among fire's destruction
Apr 10, 2015 near Ketchum, ID
Looking up Willow Creek at the avalanche debris
Apr 10, 2015 near Fairfield, ID
Looking up Willow Creek at the avalanche debris
Apr 7, 2015 near Fairfield, ID
Aspen stands in Willow Creek
Apr 10, 2015 near Fairfield, ID

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