Near Little Boulder Creek
Little Boulder Creek trail about halfway down looking north towards the red cliffs.

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Little Boulder Creek

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A long stretch of alpine singletrack that starts in evergreen forest and ends in a dry sage desert.
6.3
mi
Distance
140
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.33mi
Distance
140ft
Elevation Gain
2,069ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
8,177ft
High Point
6,227ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Little Boulder Creek is one of those trails that makes you smile. Starting from an intersection with Livingston Mill-Castle Divide, head downstream following Little Boulder Creek. The upper reaches of the trail are mostly through the trees over fun and challenging terrain. Although there are plenty of rocks and roots, the trail is possible to hike. You'll encounter few big meadows along the way before getting to the lower reaches that hug the hillside side just above Little Boulder Creek. The route climbs briefly as it moves away from Little Boulder Creek over to the East Fork valley. The finale of the route is a steep descent on dry sage hillsides. As you head down the last hill into the East Fork of the Salmon River you'll be treated to down river views of the Sawtooth Mountains.

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Contributors
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