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Lower Cedar Creek Trail

Mapped as Lower Cedar Creek Falls Trail

Hiking trail · Lost River Range / Craters · Trailhead near Mackay, ID

3.1 mi5 kmRound trip

≈541 ft≈165 mElevation gain

7,339 ft2,237 mHigh point

1 hr 47 minEstimated time

Easy1.6 mi / 2.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last stretch is on a high-clearance forest road

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Lower Cedar Creek (#4382)

Trailhead

On FR 40863, near Mackay, ID

Coordinates: 43.96433, -113.58006

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Overview

Lower Cedar Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.1 mi / 5 km near Mackay, ID. Expect about 541 ft / 165 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,339 ft / 2,237 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 47 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 6,785 ft / 2,068 m · high 7,339 ft / 2,237 m

Nearby

Mount McCalebPeak · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Little MacPeak · 2.6 mi / 4.3 km

Sources

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