Jack Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Sawtooths / Stanley · Trailhead near Stanley, ID

12.4 mi20 kmRound trip

≈3,287 ft≈1,002 mElevation gain

7,792 ft2,375 mHigh point

6 hr 53 minEstimated time

Hard6.2 mi / 10 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 12.8 mi (20.7 km) on FR 40172, FR 40007 and FR 40004

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Jack Creek (#4108)

Trailhead

Off Grouse Creek Road, near Stanley, ID

Coordinates: 44.67325, -114.83826

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Overview

Jack Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 12.4 mi / 20 km near Stanley, ID. Expect about 3,287 ft / 1,002 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,792 ft / 2,375 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 53 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 4,803 ft / 1,464 m · high 7,762 ft / 2,366 m

Nearby

Loon Creek Point TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Cold Springs Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Castle Fork TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

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