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Since 1976, together with our staff, a three-person elected Board of Directors, partners, supporters and volunteers, we have brought affordable, accessible and quality recreation to Blaine County residents and visitors.
July 10
Temps are heating up, if you can head to the trails in the trees and at higher elevations. Or head out early before the heat of the day!
The Ketchum Ranger District reports that all trails are considered open at this point, but some of the further out trails may have issues. There has been lot of deadfall this year.
Forest Service and Wood River Trails Coalition report there is scheduled work on Baker Creek Road over the next 2 weeks. The road crew will be working between 9am-3pm. On Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15, there is a planned full closure of Baker Creek Road.
Our valley has a lot of road work and construction occurring, especially south of Ketchum. The Wood River Trail and connected tunnels will remain open throughout the road construction and Idaho Power’s work. During the Elkhorn Road closure, the Elkhorn Tunnel and path is planned to remain open. There might be occasional short closures for safety. But no extended closures are planned. Over the next few weeks Idaho Power is scheduled to be working around the tunnel south of St Luke’s Hospital. During the work the tunnel will remain open, however there may be times when bikers will need to dismount and walk their bikes. As always, approach tunnels with caution and follow the construction crews’ instructions.
Our trails will be busy throughout July. Please respect trail etiquette and stay safe out there!
Sheep
Forest Service reports:
Deer Creek Band This band is southwest of Poison Flatts working toward Buttercup Mountain. They will trail through Lick Gulch and Bear Gulch. (Trails 199, 218)
Warm Springs Band This band is between Lodgepole and Red Warrior. This band will graze up high from Red Warrior towards Warfiled. (Trails 120, 151, 152, 310)
Baker Creek Band This band is grazing at the top of Oregon Gulch. This band will trail down Oregon Gulch. (Trail 183)
Shaw Creek This band is grazing near Meadow Creek and Trouble Canyon. They will graze towards the Middle Fork of Warm Springs. (Trails 199, 302)
Lake Creek Band This band is grazing southwest of the fishing ponds in Lake Creek. They will continue to graze northwest towards the headwaters of Lake Creek.
Corral Creek Band This band is grazing in Corral Creek in between Trail Creek and Uncle Johns Gulch near the road. They will graze up into Uncle Johns Gulch.
Elkhorn Band This band is in the Parker Gulch area in a small drainage just south of Proctor Mountain. They will graze up the drainage towards the upper end of Parker Gulch. (Trail 121)
Cove Creek Band This band will be in the Cove Creek allotment in the next few days. They will enter near Cabin Creek and graze near the Narrows and into Big Witch Gulch. (Trail 971)
NOTES & REMINDERS:
Whit Henry Galena Grinder Mountain Bike Race is next Saturday, July 18th.
SNRA Headquarters will be open weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30, June 15–September 7th.
Fox Creek (KRD & WRTC)
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Helicopter fly date: week of July 13–17 (exact day TBA). Forest Service will fly the bridge in and close the drainage. This will be a hard closure.
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Work is occurring in the construction zone. Please be aware of equipment on the trail and be patient when encountering crews. Give the crews a wide berth, make eye contact with equipment operators, and follow their instructions when passing.
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There will be other short-term impacts to the trail system and access throughout the summer. Please be flexible with your plan when in the area; your intended route may need to change.
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