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Meadow Creek Trail #726

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    15 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
 (1 review)

A moderate, good day hike that closely follows the creek bottom for the first three miles.

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Replaced puncheon bridge on the Meadow Creek Trail. Photo by USFS/Corey Swanson.
Replaced puncheon bridge on the Meadow Creek Trail. Photo by USFS/Corey Swanson.
  • Replaced puncheon bridge on the Meadow Creek Trail. Photo by USFS/Corey Swanson.
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Location: Nez Perce National Forest; Slim<apos>s Camp Trailhead, approximately one mile up Meadow Creek at its confluence with the Selway River.

  • States: Idaho
  • Counties: Idaho

A moderate, good day hike that closely follows the creek bottom for the first three miles. At the end of this stretch, the trail begins to climb. Mountain bikes and motorcycles are allowed on the first three miles to the Little Creek Bridge. No motorized vehicles beyond that point. Not a loop opportunity. Meadow Creek Cabin, which is 15 miles from the start of the trail, is available for rent during the summer.

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Reviews

Jul 20, 2018
Meadow Creek trail, off of Selway River

2018, due to a slide, is closed to stock, 3 miles up. A lot of the area has burned in recent years, so a chainsaw or some other cutting implement is usually necessary for going with stock, coming and going. Not a trail, past the 3 mile, for those nervous of heights. I think there is historical reasons to keep this trail open.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Equestrian Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing

Public Contact

Kearstin Edwards
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
831 Selway Road
Kooskia, ID 83539
[email protected] • (208) 983-1950

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 1750
  • Elevation (high): 3120
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Soil
  • Tread Width (average): 24"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 10
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 25
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Jun 12, 1980
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