East Fork Hyndman Creek - Pioneer Mountains

August 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Distance: 6 Miles
Elevation Gain: 1,100 Feet
Highest Point: 8,100 Feet
Rating: Moderate
Access: Dirt Road
Area: Pioneer Mountains

To The Trail:

Drive south from Ketchum on Highway 75 for 5.5 miles and turn left onto East Fork Road. Go 7 miles (through the little community of Triumph) onto the dirt road for approx 1 mile and turn left up onto Hyndman Creek Road. Follow it another 5 miles up until the end of the road. There are a couple junctions, just follow the main road and keep heading for the big pyramid shaped mountain (Cobb Peak). The parking area is near a reader board just before the end of the road.

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Grays Peak - Pioneer Mountains

August 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Total Distance: 7.4 Miles
Elevation Gain: 3,713 Feet
Highest Point: 10,563 Feet
Rating: Difficult (Cross-Country Peak Climb)
Access: Dirt Road
Topo Maps: Grays Peak, Hyndman Peak

Grays Peak Topo Map Idaho
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Summit Creek Trail - Sun Valley

August 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

From the summit of Trail Creek Road, this canyon trail climbs gently but steadily. A couple of steep sections near the end keep you honest before delivering a great view of the Devils Bedstead and the north edge of the Pioneer Mountains.

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Total Distance: 8.3 Miles
Highest Elevation: 9,480 Feet
Elevation Gain: 1,610 Feet
Rating: Moderate
Access: Gravel Road
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To The Trail: From the stoplight at Main & Sun Valley Road in Ketchum, drive 12.6 miles east on Sun Valley/Trail Creek Road until you reach Trail Creek Summit. Park in the parking area on the right. Head east (away from the road) out of the parking lot to locate the trailhead.

The Trail: From the parking area head into the woods and towards the creek. There may be a log across the water, caution is advised in spring. On the the other side the trail heads up a steep switchback. Don’t get discouraged at this point; the majority of the trail is relatively flat. Continue through the forest until you reach a meadow. On the far right side of the meadow at .75 miles cross Summit Creek again. For the next 2.25 miles, continue along the south side of the creek winding through meadows, avalanche carved debris fields and an occasional wooded stretch. Through this section, cross a few small streams that drain into Summit Creek. At 3.0 miles, the trail begins climbing through the forest. There are a few steep sections, but the trail is easy to follow. At 4.0 miles the summit is reached, and a grand view of the Devil’s Bedstead is your reward. The trail continues down the other side into Kane Creek as well as to a junction leading to the saddle above Wilson Creek.

Check conditions from the nearby SnoTel Site

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