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Idaho trails · Danskin Lookout

Danskin Lookout

A 16.4-mile out-and-back in Idaho, with 2,936 ft of climbing. Reaches Mud Spring and other lake/spring/summit destinations. Managed by the county.

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Length
16.4 mi
Elevation gain
2,936 ft
Difficulty
Expert
Max grade
21%
Steepest mile
+663 ft
Tread at ≥10% grade
3.0 mi
Shape
out-and-back
Managed by
County

Elevation profile

3,758 – 6,695 ft13579111315

The climbing leans toward the final third: 55% of the ascent falls between mile 10.9 and mile 16.4.

Reaches

Getting there

Case Creek Trailhead Parking — parking nearby. 43.42551, -115.73837 · directions

Daylight at the trailhead

On August 31, 2026 — the day this page was generated — first light reaches this trailhead at 6:36 a.m., the sun rises at 7:05 a.m. and sets at 8:20 p.m., and the last usable light fades about 8:49 p.m. (MDT) — 13 h 15 min of daylight. At about 2.7 mph plus 30 minutes per 1,000 feet of climbing, the 32.7-mile round trip works out to roughly 15 h 03 min of walking — more than a single day of daylight here, so plan it as an overnight or hike it in sections.

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