North Trail
Begins at the forest's mile 0, 45.3623, -116.4021 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins
Clark Mountain/Orogrande Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee. · reservation required
A primitive single lane road situated atop the ridgeline with spectacular panoramic views to the south of Orogrande drainage and to the north towards Chateau Rock. Some dispersed camping is available along the trail.
Here's a link to a map of the trails and more information about the area.
Dry Saddle Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee.
Dry Saddle trailhead is one of the major trailheads accessing the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness lying north of the Salmon River. It provides access to many high mountain lakes along Sheep Hill Trail #575. It is only a 10-mile hike to Sheep Hill Lookout. A loading ramp is provided for stock. The 250 degree view from the trailhead is spectacular!
Restrictions Not recommended for low-clearance vehicles, motor homes or vehicles towing trailers.
Elk Mountain Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee.
Persons wanting to access Elk Mountain can expect to leave vehicles near Windy Saddle on Forest Road 285 and proceed on foot or horseback to the end of Road 285 and about 2 miles north on Trail 517. There is a toilet at Elk Mountain.
Giant Cedar Grove Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee. · season May to
Just 30 minutes north of the sweet little town of Elk River, Idaho, the Giant Cedar Grove Trailhead marks the start of the paved and accessible Giant Red Cedar National Recreation Trail (Trail 748). Hikers can see the "Champion Tree of Idaho," more than 18' in diameter along with many groves of old growth cedar trees.
Accessibility <p>The Giant Red Cedar National Recreation Trail is a fully accessible, paved trail.</p>
Horse Camp Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee. · season May to
The Horse Camp Trailhead serves as the north end of the popular Sand Mountain OHV Trail system. The actual trail begins on the north side of the 381 road while the trailhead is on the southern side. Some dispersed camping is available on a first come first serve basis.
Isabella Landing Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee.
This trailhead, located at the junction of Isabella Landing and FS Road 700, offers access to trail 297, the North Fork Downriver Trail. The 7 mile mainline trail takes visitors into one of our Research Natural Areas, home of many rare plants, and through beautiful fern populations under old growth cedar trees. The trail ends at the lovely Salmon Creek. Motocyclists are allowed on this trail, but ATVs are not.
Junction Mountain Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee.
Come see the spectacular 150' long wooden suspension pack bridge crossing Kelly Fork Creek just upstream from its junction with the North Fork Clearwater River. The bridge provides crossing for hikers as well as pack trains, horseback riders, and motorcyclists. The trailhead boasts two trails; Junction Creek Trail #106 that provides good views, for hikers and stock, looking to the north toward Moose Buttes, and Junction Mountain Trail #191 and Lookout Trail #691 for views of Black Canyon of the North Fork of the Clearwater River.