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Mostly singletrack trail that straddles the third fork of Rock Creek and loops back around to the Third Fork Campground.


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Map Key

9.3

Miles

14.9

KM

Loop

6,847' 2,087 m

High

5,205' 1,586 m

Low

1,774' 541 m

Up

1,770' 540 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Off-leash

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

Overview

Mainly done in a clockwise direction, this loop offers gorgeous views, especially in the fall.

Description

This loop utilizes mostly singletrack trail that straddles the third fork of Rock Creek and loops back around to the Third Fork Campground. There ascents and descents are gradual.

Starting out, you'll parallel Rock Creek and hike by beaver bonds with high desert mountains all around you. Heading back north, about halfway through the loop, you'll climb into aspen trees and will hike into some snow starting around the end of October usually.

Coming back around as the loop turns to the north, there are three gradual switchbacks that can wear you out if you don't pace yourself. They are not too steep, however, and the view from the top is gorgeous. After the switchbacks, it is a few downhill miles to pick up the pace and finish your hike back at the campground.

The trail is fairly technical but makes for a great loop hike.

Flora & Fauna

Sagebrush, aspens, wildflowers, pine.

Contacts

Shared By:

Brian Brown

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Photos

A pleasant view from the top of A-H Canyon
Jun 9, 2020 near Hansen, ID
Some impressive beaver ponds visible from the Third Fork Rock Creek Trail.
Sep 19, 2018 near Hansen, ID
The junction of the Second Fork Rock Creek Trail and the Third Fork Trail.
Sep 19, 2018 near Hansen, ID
Working up the the narrow singletrack on the Third Fork Rock Creek Trail.
Jan 4, 2018 near Hansen, ID

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