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Enjoy moose and lakes along this primitive trail.


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Map Key

12.5

Miles

20.2

KM

Point to Point

7,922' 2,415 m

High

5,656' 1,724 m

Low

1,117' 341 m

Up

2,539' 774 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

55%

Max Grade (29°)

Dogs Off-leash

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Dogs must be leashed at all trailheads, in campgrounds, and in picnic areas.

Description

North Fork of Kennally Creek can be used in either direction, but you can expect some steep sections either way. This trail can be combined with Paddy Flat-Lake Fork Creek to make a loop.

As mapped, the trail starts at the junction with the Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Creek Trail. From there the trail climbs through open meadows into an alpine area. The tree cover thins out as you climb away from Boulder Lake and into another Lake Basin. As you climb you'll pass a number of creeks and small lakes. There are also some side trails to lakes if you feel like seeing all of them. The climbing will vary in difficulty until you reach a summit after a last hard stretch.

From here the trail will descend to a bench area before descending through a number of steep switchbacks. At the end of the steep switchbacks the trail mellows and the remaining descent to the road quite gradual, but long. This last area can be buggy if you stop and look for moose on the trail.

Flora & Fauna

If you're lucky, moose.

Contacts

Shared By:

Chris Cook

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  4.3 from 3 votes

#13

in McCall

#10364

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Trail Rankings

#13

in McCall

#472

in Idaho

#10,364

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Looking back down into the Kennally Drainage.
Aug 16, 2017 near McCall, ID
Rapid Lake
Aug 16, 2017 near McCall, ID
Amazing meadow on the North Fork of Kennaly Creek
Aug 16, 2017 near McCall, ID
Down to Boulder Lake
Aug 16, 2017 near McCall, ID
This sign marks the trail junction for the Buckhorn Trail and Kennally Creek Trail.
Apr 2, 2017 near McCall, ID
Cruising through wildflower meadows above Boulder Lake is a remarkable experience.
Jan 29, 2017 near McCall, ID

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