Giraffe Creek Trail

Mapped as Giraffe Creek

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

6 mi9.6 kmRound trip

≈738 ft≈225 mElevation gain

7,890 ft2,405 mHigh point

3 hrEstimated time

Moderate3 mi / 4.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) on FR 30834

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Giraffe Creek (#3518)

Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 834, near Montpelier, ID

Coordinates: 42.48312, -111.09665

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Overview

Giraffe Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 6 mi / 9.6 km near Montpelier, ID. Expect about 738 ft / 225 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,890 ft / 2,405 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr. 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 7,119 ft / 2,170 m · high 7,867 ft / 2,398 m

Nearby

Cabin Trail 434Hiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Salt BasinHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Table MountainPeak · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Cabin Trail 434Hiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Ephraim Dry Creek TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km
Traill 099Hiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km

Sources

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