Russell Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Idaho Falls / Tetons · Trailhead near Irwin, ID

8 mi12.8 kmRound trip

≈2,822 ft≈860 mElevation gain

8,553 ft2,607 mHigh point

4 hr 55 minEstimated time

Hard4 mi / 6.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Russell Creek (#4266)

Trailhead

Near Irwin, ID

Coordinates: 43.33875, -111.23314

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Overview

Russell Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 8 mi / 12.8 km near Irwin, ID. Expect about 2,822 ft / 860 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,553 ft / 2,607 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 55 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 5,715 ft / 1,742 m · high 8,537 ft / 2,602 m

Nearby

Red PeakPeak · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Congress KnobPeak · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Tag Alder TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Fourth of July/Red Ridge TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

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