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Idaho Centennial Trail: Section 20

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A breathtaking route through the high alpine terrain of the Sawtooth Mountains.
13.6
mi
Distance
2,062
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFishingGeologically SignificantLakeRiver/CreekSpringSwimmingViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.59mi
Distance
2,062ft
Elevation Gain
2,186ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
8,928ft
High Point
6,854ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail follows the middle fork of the Boise River up to a series of high alpine lakes, including Spangle Lake. The trail then drops down Benedict Creek along the Benedict Trail #462. It passes Smith Falls and goes along the South Fork of the Payette River.

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