Contact Info
Salmon-Challis National Forest
716 West Custer
PO Box 507
Mackay, ID 83251
716 West Custer
PO Box 507
Mackay, ID 83251
- Phone:
- 208-588-3400
Basics
- Length:
- 3 miles
- Difficulty:
- Easy,
Intermediate,
Difficult - Time:
- 1 to 1-1/2 hrs
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 7400 feet
- Season:
- July to October
Description
Trail follows Alder Creek through scattered aspen and fir, through open sagebrush and rock and marvelous view of the white Knob Mountain Range. By Studying the map hiker may be able to identify Shelly Mountain, Cabin Mountain, Redbird Mountain and Lime Mountain. Of special interest to rock hounds is Agate sometimes found on this trail. Photographers will want to watch for signs of deer, elk, gophers, ground squirrels and bear.
Details
Length:
3 miles
Difficulty:
Easy
Intermediate
Difficult
Intermediate
Difficult
Time:
1 to 1-1/2 hrs
Trailhead Elevation:
7400
Season:
July to October
Additional Details:
Trail Begins: Alder Creek Road #144
Trail Ends: At the head of Sawmill Canyon
Convenience available: Parking is available at this site.
