Contact Info
716 West Custer
PO Box 507
Mackay, ID 83251
- Phone:
- 208-588-3400
Basics
- Length:
- 9.2 miles
- Difficulty:
- Easy,
Intermediate,
Difficult - Time:
- 3 - 4 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 7200 feet
- Season:
- July to October
Description
The trail follows an old road to the left hand fork of Fall Creek. There are slide rock areas dotted with aspen and scattered fir. When the road ends and the actual trail begins, it follows the creek lined with willows and meadows dotted with aspen and fir trees. It then begins to switchback up the steep mountainside and enters the beautiful Surprise Valley. At the head of Surprise Valley, the hiker will discover that the trail becomes much more difficult, but will enjoy some truly spectacular scenery if he continues! when the trail crosses the creek, the hiker will enjoy the majestic water falls on the right. Soon after, he will enter a rocky saddle which will take him to Betty Lake where, if he has come prepared, he may be able to catch a few cutthroat trout.
Details
Length:
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Difficult
Time:
Trailhead Elevation:
Season:
Additional Details:
Trails Begins: Access #1 begins at Pack Bridge which is one mile up a two track road that exits Wildhorse Road #136, miles south of Wildhorse Guard Station. Access #2 begins Betty Lake.
Trail Ends: Betty Lake
Conveniences available: There are hitching rails and parking available at Access #1. There are no conveniences at Access #2. THIS TRAIL NOT AVISABLE FOR STOCK
