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Poison Creek Trail

Basic Information:

Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 5.8 miles / 9.3 km
Elevation Gain:
Minimum Elevation: 5,992 feet / 1,826 meters
Maximum Elevation: 7,553 feet / 2,302 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Meadows - Mountain Views - Wildflowers
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rating: Trail has not been rated.
Nearby Town: Boise, Idaho, United States

Description:

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This trail provides access to Greenfield Flats, one of most unique spots on the Emmett Ranger District. Greenfield Flats is a high mountain meadow that is covered with wildflowers in late June and July. The trail terminates on West Mountain, where it joins the Wilson Creek Trail. Wonderful views of Squaw Creek, Snow Bank, and Cascade Lake await trail users at the top.