Idaho Non-Motorized Trails Program

One perk of a slow winter? Early trail maintenance season. 🪚

The crew logged out Summit Trail, clearing around 80 trees! Since much of Summit follows old road grade, it’s a great early-season option for gravel bikers and stock users looking for a gentle trail with some mountain scenery mixed in.

As always, conditions can change quickly this time of year. New trees can fall at any time, mud conditions vary day to day, and users should be prepared for changing trail conditions.

As a reminder, we kindly ask that guests do not burn the provided wood in fire rings outside. This wood is specifically cut and prepared into 15” rounds for use in the yurt wood stoves and is essential for keeping the yurts heated. We appreciate your help in keeping it available for its intended purpose! There are axes and bow saws at all the yurts to help you gather dead wood to burn outside! 🪵🪓

Conditions Update:

The yurts are looking a lot different than they did last week.

Warm temperatures over the past week melted off the recent snowfall and some of the existing base.

Rocky Ridge, Banner Ridge, Hennessy, and Petersen yurts are all currently drivable.

We were able to make it about halfway into Stargaze before running into an impassable snow drift.

Elkhorn Road is still not drivable. Users should plan on parking at a pullout near Banner Ridge and hiking in the rest of the way.

Skyline Road remains closed through June 15, so users will need to walk in from Gold Fork. The road is completely melted out — expect a dry walk rather than snow travel.
Spring conditions are changing quickly right now. Be prepared for a mix of mud, snow patches, and variable access depending on the day! 🌞🌻