Name: Fox Creek Loop
Rating: 4.1

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Temporary closure of Lake Creek TH October 3 - 14, 2022.

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A valley favorite for all forms of recreation. This trail offers scenic views, wildflowers, and a flowy riverside section that follows the Big Wood River. The top of the climb on the Fox Creek side was burned in 2007, allowing visitors to watch the regrowth firsthand. The loop is a great ONE-WAY and only ONE-WAY, counter-clockwise mountain bike ride. The route is described from the Fox Creek trailhead, but can also be accessed from the Lake Creek and Hulen Way trailheads.

Directions: Drive north on Highway 75 to the Fox Creek access sign (5.8 mi). Follow the road to the trailhead loop parking and picnic area (.3 mi).

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Local Club: Wood River Trails Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - Sawtooth National Forest - Ketchum Ranger District

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Trail Ratings

4.1 from 27 votes

#2

in Sun Valley and Ketchum

#882

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4.1 from 27 votes

5 Star		26%
4 Star		56%
3 Star		19%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

Trail Rankings

#2

in Sun Valley and Ketchum

#18

in Idaho

#882

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Jun 16, 2017 near Sun Valley, ID

Watch for the rock slide! Down below the Wood River.

Aug 20, 2016 near Sun Valley, ID

Fox Creek. Good to cool off on a hot day!

Aug 20, 2016 near Sun Valley, ID

Parts of the Fox Creek Loop travel close to the river along wooded sections of singletrack.

May 23, 2017 near Sun Valley, ID

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Jul 24, 2024

Andrea Sinclair

Park at fc trailhead. Ride fc, north fork, saddle to the saddle or beyond , and chocolate drops. Fc has a steep uphill climb on the way back to fc th

Aug 4, 2023

Justin Genant

Jun 26, 2023

Jeremy Jensen

Fantastic ride! Just the right amount of climbing, with a rewarding and smooth downhill through endless wildflowers to finish it off. 7mi — 1h 15m

Jun 4, 2023

Colby Snow

Sep 25, 2022

Brenna Peloquin

Aug 8, 2022

Andrew Robilio

Not crowded, trail in a little better shape from rain, but still bumped out in most areas — 1h 32m

Aug 2, 2022

Randy Perecman

1h 35m

Aug 1, 2022

Andrew Robilio

1h 16m

Jul 30, 2022

Andrew Robilio

Gradual uphill for very rewarding downhill. Trail was a little out of shape but still fun.

Jun 27, 2022

Kriskyn Mimnaugh

Great ride. Nice climb has to get off a couple times didn't make turns but not hard. Clean trail.

Jun 20, 2022

Kalie Wessman

7.2mi — 1h 35m

Oct 7, 2021

Matt Am

Sep 25, 2021

Gary T.

Aug 13, 2021

Smith Kennedy

A couple of butt kicker climbs - the first one down by the river is quite a shock. Lots of pedestrians with dogs so go early. 6.9mi — 0h 57m

Aug 18, 2020

Ahbe Coates

Jun 15, 2020

Steven Kiesel

May 7, 2020

Kyle Luhr

Aug 7, 2018

Hayley Kemp

Did as a loop combined with, and starting with, Chocolate Gulch. Didn't eat and bonked on the hill on Fox creek >. 8.6mi — 2h 19m

Jun 28, 2018

Sheri Perkes

Started from Lake Creek trailhead. Beautiful trail, tricky and very steep hill in the beginning that we walked but the rest was awesome. Loved it!

Jun 14, 2018

Karla Hardesty

5.8mi

May 27, 2018

Christopher Herring

Sep 27, 2017

Joseph Higginson

5.8mi

Jun 29, 2017

Calvin Chaney

7.6mi

Jun 21, 2017

Brian Reese

Except for the bridge being out, the trail is in good shape. Mosquitoes will keep you moving!

May 27, 2017

Rebecca Meritz

Aug 12, 2016

Conrad Merkley

Aug 11, 2016

Kurt Kuhl

Trail is in great condition. What a blast of a trail, love it. Nice steady climb with an amazing downhill finish 7.3mi — 1h 35m

Jul 14, 2016

Cooper Blackhurst

If this along with a few other trails that connect to it. Super fun and super beautiful. 5.8mi

Jul 11, 2016

adventurefamilyinmotion butcher

Great views, tough climb up back — 1h 00m

Jul 9, 2014

Dave Battista

Fox Creek and Chocolate Gulch 5.8mi

Jul 2, 2014

Matt Hage

Fox Creek - Chocolate Gulch - Oregon Gulch Loop 18 Miles 3,500 ft 5.8mi

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Fox Creek Loop

“This scenic loop is a favorite for riders of all levels. A fun easy climb with a great descent. ”

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