Birch Creek-Horse Basin Trail

Mapped as Birch Creek Horse Basin

Hiking trail · Pocatello / Southeast · Trailhead near Preston, ID

1.8 mi2.9 kmRound trip

≈810 ft≈247 mElevation gain

6,713 ft2,046 mHigh point

1 hr 26 minEstimated time

Moderate0.9 mi / 1.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 7.0 mi (11.3 km) on FR 30407

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Birch Creek-Horse Basin (#3352A)

Trailhead

Off East Birch Creek Road, near Preston, ID

Coordinates: 42.20939, -111.66951

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Overview

Birch Creek-Horse Basin Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.8 mi / 2.9 km near Preston, ID. Expect about 810 ft / 247 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,713 ft / 2,046 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 26 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 5,899 ft / 1,798 m · high 6,713 ft / 2,046 m

Nearby

Peterson SpringHiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Horse BasinHiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
TelegraphHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Graham HollowHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.3 km
Telegraph LookoutViewpoint · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
HighlineHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.