Gordon Creek Trail #161 - Cabinet Mtns, ID

Overview: Gordon Creek Trail heads up the Gordon Creek drainage. This trail is most often used to reach Lunch Peak, Mt Pend Oreille, or as a loop with the Lake Darling Trail #52.


Hike: From the Lake Darling trailhead, head north on Lake Darling Trail 52 for approx 0.30 miles to the start of Gordon Creek Trail 161. There is a brown sign on a tree on the right side of the junction. At this sign, turn left and head west on Gordon Creek Trail.Despite the name, you will never actually see Gordon Creek while on this trail, although you did cross over the creek on the wood bridge just before the junction. You can hear the creek in a few places before the trail climbs too high. There is one switchback early on, then the trail heads northwest as you steadily climb uphill. Views to the south are nice, but the dense forest mostly limits how far you can see. The trail is narrow, with some vegetation to push through, but overall in good condition. The upper third of the trail is slightly steeper, which you will notice as you approach the terminus of the trail where it meets the Pend Oreille Divide Trail #67.

Warning: Black bears, grizzly bears, and moose all reside in the area. Be alert and carry protection of your choosing. There is no cell service along this trail.

2022-09-14 LindaAnn