Middle Fork Ranger District Trail Conditions - September 24, 2020

Trails and Access Roads: Designation of a road, trail, or area, or their authorized uses, should not be interpreted as an implication that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively maintained, or safe for travel. Seasonal weather conditions and natural events may render designated roads, trails, and areas impassable for extended periods. Many designated roads may be passable only by high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicles; some may not be passable at all. Some trails have been significantly affected by fire and natural events and may no longer exist or be extremely difficult to find. Maintenance of designated roads, trails, and areas will depend on available resources, and many may receive little or no maintenance. Forest visitors should carry a saw and a shovel as wind or other weather events may cause trees to block roads and/or trails at any time. Chainsaws are not allowed in designated wilderness, but can be used on the roads going to the trailheads.

An extremely strong wind event on September 7 brought down a significant number of trees throughout the Forest and the State. Work is continuing throughout the month of October and we intend to update this document as we receive reports from outfitters and partners.

Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes 2020: Trail has been cleared of trees, loose rock and some brushing from Big Hole(mile 0) to Camas Creek(mile 83). NOTE: There are still many small active slides between Elkhorn and Dome Creeks and also just Special Order restrictions apply to all users within downstream of Indian Creek Guard Station, which will continue to slide and may cause stock 4001 001 MIDDLE FORK 73.3 4 2020 the river corridor ->>> users some trouble. There are also sections of trail near Sheepeater Hot Springs that are very narrow due to cliffs and may present problems for stock, especially those with wide loads. These sections should only be attempted by advanced stock users. SPECIAL ORDER: No fires without a FIREPAN. TOILET REQUIRED - everything gets packed out, including human waste 2020: Portions cleared by Middle Fork Lodge. 2019: Cleared in September from Little Creek G.S. to White Creek Bridge. Section at Whitey Cox Hot Springs needs retread or rerouted to make a distinct trail. Trees will need to be cleared in that section as well. Special Order restrictions apply to all users within 2017: Cleared in May, some rock fall remains in trail. 2016: Portions cleared to Whitey Cox Hot 4001.1 001.1 MIDDLE FORK EAST 12.7 2 2020 the river corridor ->>> Springs. 2011: Trail leaves from Little Creek Guard station and continues to the White Creek pack bridge. Good trail with moderate grade, it has more vertical relief than the west side trail. SPECIAL ORDER: No fires without a FIREPAN. TOILET REQUIRED - everything gets packed out, including human waste 2020: Cleared by SCA crew. 2017: Cleared to the Middle Fork. 2015: Cleared to the Middle Fork. 2011: Trail cleared and tread rebuilt from Cougar Point to the Middle Fork. Burn area near Hood 4002 002 COUGAR CREEK 7.1 2 2020 Creek. Nice trail built by CCC's. Cold spring located near old lookout cabin at Cougar Point. Upper portion burned in 2007.

4003 003 CASTLE FORK 3.2 2 2013 2013: Cleared, drainage structures built, some ditched tread. 2003: Trail winds in and out of stream for the first 5 miles due to dynamic conditions. All of this 4004 004 LITTLE LOON 12.2 2 2003 drainage has been burnt, many down trees and narrow tread. Below Castle Fork trail obliterated by many slides. Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 1 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes Camps with water at 3 2015: First 4 miles cleared from Sheep Mountain. miles, 8 miles and at 4005 005 SHEEP MOUNTAIN RIDGE 17.0 3 2015 outfitter camp at the top of Chet Creek. Clear to pass at head of Garnet Creek; lots of downfall as trail decends above Hardscrabble Cr. 4006 006 HARD SCRABBLE 11.5 3 2014 2020: Heavy maintenance completed by MFRD crew from TH to Cabin Creek and to within .9 miles of the MF. 2019: Lower section cleared from Indian Creek Guard Station to the Jct. w/Lake Creek trail #4207.2016: Trail cleared to Cabin Creek, slides dug out. Passable with stock Only good stock camps in 4007 007 RAPID RIVER 20.6 3 2020 to Cabin Creek; rough between Cabin Creek and Middle Fork Salmon River. the vicinity of Cabin Creek. 2015: Trail worked from the Rapid River Trailhead to the Middle Fork confluence. Trail was cleared to 1.5 miles beyond junction with Cabin Creek. There are several large rock slides at 1/2 mile above the Jct. of Rapid River with the Middle Fork and @ 1 1/4 mile that make the trail difficult for stock WEST FORK THOMAS 2019: 2 lower miles of this trail were cleared. This trail is used regularly and cleared annually by 4008 008 5.8 3 2020 Middle Fork Lodge. Trail is rather steep from Little Creek G.S. up to 8000 feet. Trail well used by CREEK stock. EAST FORK THOMAS 2003: Trail burned hot during 1979 Mortar Creek fire. Has not been cleared or redefined. Not 4009 009 5.0 3 2002 Passable. Unmaintained trail; hundreds of trees down. "Trail Closed" sign at junction with West CREEK Fork Thomas Trail. 2020: trsil cleared to first ford. 2019: Trail cleared to hot springs. Avalche debris between hot 4010 012 BEAR VALLEY CREEK 4.2 4 2020 springs and Big Hole remain. 2003: Trail is non-existent between Fur Farm and Blue Lake. Stock appear to wind around trees 4011 011 BLUE LAKE 5.3 2 2003 to lake. Trail from Pinyon Road to lake has 275 trees but tread is visible. 4012 012 DUFFIELD CREEK 7.6 2 2002 Burned in Summer2019 2002: Cut, cleared and grubbed 2.5 miles from Sheep Mtn. Road. Please choose an 2020: Cleared from Josephus to Big Soldier Mtn. 2019: Josephus to 2 miles beyong Cutthroat 4013 013 SOLDIER BASIN 13.5 3 2020 appropriate campsite for cleared, Patrol Ridge was still blocked by snow 7/3/19. Section from Big Soldier to MF not stock. cleared and burned in September 2018. 2020: Trail cleared in June. 2019: Trail cleared. 2016: First 2 miles cleared. 2015: Cleared to 4014 014 LANGER LAKE 5.0 3 2020 Ruffneck Lookout. This trail descends 1/2 2019: Lookout burned in September 2018. 4015 015 BIG SOLDIER 5.5 3 2018 mile from the lookout and THIS TRAIL DOES NOT DESCEND TO THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE SALMON RIVER. USE TRAIL 013 ends at a spring. TO REACH MIDDLE FORK RIVER FROM THIS AREA. 4016 016 SOLDIER RIDGE 7.1 3 2002 Expect down trees and difficult conditions 4017 017 SOLDIER CREEK 8.2 3 2019 2019: Upper 3 miles cleared, thick downfall below. Area burned by the Velvet Fire in 2011. Expect lots of downed trees. The bottom mile of the 4018 018 MUSKEG CREEK 5.8 3 2002 trail where it comes down to Soldier Creek has hundreds of trees down across it. 2020: Trail cleared by MFRD and MCC in July. 2019 July 3: Trail cleared, to 2 miles beyond 4019 019 CUTTHROAT 5.5 3 2020 Cutthroat Lake where snow blocked access. 2015: Cleared to Big Soldier L.O. Trail is in mostly good shape but can be rocky in places. Cleared most years.

Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 2 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes 2018: Lower 1.5 miles cleared. 2010: Trail cleared from junction 022 to junction 020. Some deadfall in lower sections, USFS map is inaccurate, does not go around larger lake, skirts upper 4020 020 FALL CREEK 7.8 3 2018 lake in region which is also not on map Trail is steep from top until 2 miles from MF junction. Also some mud holes between top and S. Fork Fall junction. Burn section about 1/2 mile from junction with the MF trail (trees come down often). 2015 June: Cleared up 2.5 miles. Drainage has numerous 2013: Upper 3 miles cleared and rebuilt, tread lost in burn below. 4021 021 SOUTH FORK FALL CREEK 8.2 3 2015 landslides. Bogs are tough to cross with stock. 4022 022 ROUGHNECK 2.6 3 2020 High alpine. 2020: Cleared to L.O. 2015: Cleared and dug out. 4023 023 BERNARD CREEK 4.3 2 2010 Burned 2019 2010: First three miles cleared. Passes through old burn 2016: Lower 3 miles cleared. 4027 027 CAMPTENDER 12.0 4 2016 most of its length. Most of the trail is on top of a ridge system and burn area. There are lots of trees down. 2003: Trail cleared from Bear Valley Mountain LO to Camptender Trail. Expect logs, as trail is in Good Trail, steep to 4028 028 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS 3.1 4 2003 old burn. meadow. 2001: Trail has several hundred trees on it. Rough road to trailhead. Trail fades in and out in meadow. 2020: BCH and volunteers clearing first 2 miles 9/25 to 9/27. 2019: Cleared from TH to within half mile of Sulfur Cr. 2017: Cleared from trailhead to Sulphur Creek Divide. 2015: SCA cleared Stock use should be from trailhead to Bernard Lake. 4029 029 NORTH FORK ELK CREEK 10.0 4 2020 avoided in spring due to fragile, wet meadows. 2013: Cleared to within one mile of Sulphur Creek. 2010: Trail cleared to the top of North Fork of Elk Creek drainage by Wilderness crew and Backcountry Horsemen. Trail in good shape. 2015: Lower 1.5 miles cleared. 2011: Trail cleared to Sheep Mtn. Ridge. Tread narrow, but passable and worst spots repaired. 4030 030 SHEEP CREEK 2.9 3 2015 Only water at Rapid River. Trail climbs steadily from Rapid River to Sheep Mtn. Ridge. Mostly open and grassy.

2010: Trail cleared from Artillery Dome Rd. to Morehead L.O. Trail in good shape until trail 4031 082 HONEYMOON 6.0 4 2010 contours west side of Morehead Mtn. 2020: First 2 miles above GS cleared by PUG. 2019: First 1 mile cleared, large avalache debris 4033 033 BEAVER - TRAIL CREEK 9.3 2 2020 beyond and damaged tread. 2011: Trail cleared from Loon Creek Guard Station to the third creek crossing approximately 5 miles downstream. 2020: cleared by PUG. 2019: Entire length cleared, USFS /SCA. 2018: Trail cleared to within 1.5 miles of Horseshoe Lake via Loon Cr., area burned severely in 2012, downfall on Knapp Cr. 4036 036 KNAPP - LOON CREEK 13.5 2 2020 portion still remains. 2012: 160 trees removed 50 remain in the trail may be difficult to get stock to Horseshoe Lake.

BRUSH - SHEEP CROSS 4037 none 3.0 5 This trail connects Sheep Cr. Trail to Brush Creek Trail on the West side of the Middle Fork. TRAIL 2001: Trail is steep and goes through old burn as it climbs from Sulphur Creek Ranch to the 4040 085 SILVER MOON 3.0 4 2001 Camptender Tr. Trail is heavily logged in. Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 3 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes 2017: Cleared from mouth to 2 miles above Sulphur Ranch. 2014: Cleared by MCC from MF to 4046 233 SULPHUR CREEK 3.5 4 2017 Honeymoon Cr. 2013: Cleared by SBFCF. Often cleared by Sulphur Cr. Outfitters. 2013 July: Cleared to Jct. with the Bernard Lake user trail. 4047 047 PORTER CREEK 7.0 4 2013 Area burned in 2011. 2009: Cleared. 2019: Trail cleared. 2011: Trail cleared 4048 048 LITTLE SOLDIER LOOKOUT 0.9 3 2019

2019: Outfitter cleared lower portion to camp on Grouse Creek. 2002: Was chopped out but 4085 085 GROUSE CREEK 7.1 1 2019 trail tread is rough. 2001: Upper portion has lots of logs and some good trees. Plenty of water. Section two miles above MF trail junction is very steep. 4087 087 FISH LAKE 2.3 2 2003 Not maintained 2003: Trail is mostly gone, junction not signed; not maintained. Trail cleared from Martin Mtn. Jct. to Jct. with Tr. #098, then becomes faint and hard to find. 4097 097 MACATRE RIDGE 7.2 1 2015 2001 -Trail generally good, with intermittent periods of undefined trail. Steep. 2003 May: Trail junction is visible from Grouse Creek Trail but is not signed. Trail junction with 4098 098 COVE CREEK 1.4 1 2003 Steep open ridge trail. Macarte Ridge is OK. Trail is faint to non-existent. 2015: Outfitter cleared portions of this trail. 2002: Trail starts from Simplot Ranch. Good tread 4099 099 COW CREEK 7.6 1 2015 up switchbacks to ridge. After the ridge there are many game trails which make locating trail difficult on open sagebrush slopes. Trail occasionally reappears in timber. 2015: Outfitter cleared to passable in July. 4100 100 CACHE CREEK 8.9 1 2015 Heavily impacted from the Red Bluff Fire of 2006, expect many downed trees and rocks on the trail. Has steep sections. 2020: Maintained entire length by MFRD and Middle Fork Outfitters. 2019: Cleared of trees for 4101 101 LOON CREEK 20.7 2 2020 entire length, Yellowcat slide repaired in July. 2017: Cleared from Tin Cup to Yellow Cat slide 2016: Cleared from Tin Cup Trailhead to Powder Creek. 2020: Cleared by MFRD and Middle Fork Outfitters. 2015 July: Cleared from Sleeping Deer 4102 102 CABIN CREEK 8.5 1 2020 Trailhead to Falconberry Guard Station. 2009: Cleared of most trees. 2020: Trail cleared by MFRD and MCC. 2019: Trail completely cleared. Built by Civilian 4103 103 MARTIN MOUNTAIN 7.5 1 2020 Water available at lakes. Conservation Corps (CCC's). Generally great trail on ridge with great views. 2017: Cleared from Twin Peaks Saddle to Kerr Cr.2016: Cleared from upper trailhead to Kerr Rock slide over trail at Creek, and from Mahoney to Shower Bath Hot Springs. junction with Loon Creek 2007: Upper two miles rebuilt, rough going below. 4104 104 WARM SPRINGS CREEK 21.5 1 2017 makes this trail inaccessible to stock at 2003: 5 miles of trail cleared from Triple Creek Ranch to Junction with Trapper. Trail below the lower end. Triple Creek Ranch has very narrow slide sections. Trail from Mahoney to Trapper Creek crosses creek six times and has low-quality tread. 2015 August: Trail completely cleared. 4105 105 LOON CREEK POINT 7.2 2 2015 2013: Trail cleared to Cougar Point and drainage structures built. 2011: Trail cleared, tread repaired and drainage structures improved from Indian Springs to Cougar Point. 4107 107 COLD SPRINGS CREEK 4.5 2 2006 2012: Burned extensively, expect down trees and difficult conditions.

Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 4 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes 2020: trail cleared by SCA and Middle Fork Outfitters. 2015: Trail cleared from Falconberry to 4108 108 JACK CREEK 9.2 2 2020 Indian Springs. Trail leaves from Indian Springs Guard Station and follows old road grade to Falconberry G.S. Good trail with moderate grade. 2005: Good shape, passable. 4111 111 DEER CREEK 4.0 2 2005 Trail not shown on the map. There are signs at both ends of the trail. 4112 112 HORSE LADDER 5.7 2 2017: Cleared from West Fork Trailhead to 1 mile below Cabin Creek Divide. 2016: Cleared from Canyon is tight with 4113 113 CABIN-PIONEER CREEK 5.5 2 2017 Loon Creek confluence with Pioneer to Cabin Creek Divide. 2015: Cleared from Loon Creek limited camping. confluence with Pioneer to Tango Creek confluence. 2014: Trail cleared from Cabin Creek to Pioneer Cr. divide 2020: Trail cleared from Loon Creek Rd to Ibex Jct. 2019: Cleared from trailhead to Ibex EAST MAYFIELD - YANKEE 4114 114 14.1 2 2020 Creek/Meadows, beaver dams flood trail beyond. FORK Trail crosses creek six-plus times between trailhead and Ibex Creek. Climb to Trapper Creek Pass- tread is narrow and disappears in many places. 4115 115 RAT CREEK 13.3 2 2016 2016: Portions of trail cleared. 2019: Cleared from Mayfield Cr. to Cottonwood Cr. divide. 2013: 4 miles cleared of trees from 4116 116 COLD CREEK 15.0 2 2019 E. Mayfield to Divide near Cottonwood Cr., MFRD and SBFC. Portion of trail along Ibex Cr. cleared. 4117 117 COTTONWOOD CREEK 6.3 2 2020 2020: lower portion cleard. 2016: Trail cleared. 2020: Portions cleared by SBFCF 2016: Cleared from Buck Creek to Big Baldy Ridge Trail. 118/ 2013: Trail clear from Snowshoe Cabin to Chilcoot Pass. 4118 008/ SUMMIT TRAIL 17.2 4 2020 Where trail climbs out of Indian Cr. towards Mule Hill, tread is narrow and out sloped; some 088 narrow sections north of Chilcoot Pass. A very scenic trail that follows along ridge tops for 17 miles. Cleared from top to within 1.5 miles of Warm Springs Creek. Expect down trees and difficult 4119 119 TRAPPER CREEK 9.0 2 2018 conditions on lower portion. 2018: Portions cleared by outfitter. Burned by the Showerbath Fire of 2007. Parker Mountain 4120 120 KERR CREEK 1.9 1 2018 Road may be impassable to full-sized vehicles. 2020: Cleared by Wild Idaho Outfitteres. 2019: Cleared by MFRD .Cleared 2016: Cleared. 2013: 4121 121 MAHONEY CREEK 5.0 1 2020 Cleared of all trees in July. 2003: Trail fades in and out, very steep descent to junction with Warm Springs. Trail not 4123 123 BRIDGE CREEK RIDGE 10.4 1 2003 Not maintained maintained. 2018: Outfitter cleared portions of this trail. 2002: Trail is undefined in places, trenched, creek 4124 124 FLY CREEK 3.5 1 2018 running down trail. Junction with Camas Creek trail is undefined. 2016 August: Trail cleared by FS and outfitter. 4125 125 SOUTH FORK CAMAS 9.3 1 2016 From Sleeping Deer Road, trail passes through burn. 2001: Trail starts from Sleeping Deer Road, and is lost in an old burn for 1.5 miles. Narrow tread 4126 126 LIBERTY CREEK RIDGE 7.0 1 2001 with loose rocks until junction with Flume Creek Trail.

Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 5 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes FLUME - SOUTH FORK 2020: Partial clearing in August by Wild Idaho Outfitters. 2015: Outfitter cleared portions of this 4127 127 10.0 1 2020 trail. 2001: Starts at Camas Creek, ends at Liberty Ridge. Generally good trail, upper section has CAMAS several creek crossings, some trees down but passable. 2020: cleared by MCC 2018, July: Trail cleared from Myers Cove to Woodtick Summit. 4128 128 WEST FORK CAMAS 11.1 1 2020 2013: Trail cleared to Jct. w/ Pole Cr. 2012: Trail cleared of all trees. Several creek crossings towards Meyer's Cove, one ford of Camas Creek. 2010: Upper portion partially cleared. 4129 129 POLE CREEK 5.0 1 2010 2001: First mile from Sleeping Deer Road in good condition. Subsequent trail is steep and challenging for stock. Intermittent, undefined trail tread. Steep. Expect downed 4130 130 MELVILLE RIDGE 3.0 1 2001 trees. 2020: cleared by MCC. 2018: Cleared to within one mile of Martindale Lake from Woodtick Summit. 4131 131 WOODTICK RIDGE 13.4 1 2020 No water available. 2012: Partially cleared by SCA crew. 2001: Trail is steep and has some very narrow failing sections. 2015: Cleared by outfitter and YEP. 4132 132 WOODTICK CREEK 7.3 1 2015 Camas Creek ford can be tricky, especially at higher flows. Woodtick Trail has continuous grade, nice tread, and is kept mostly clear of logs by outfitters. 2015 July: Trail cleared to first camp at spring coming from Martin Mountain. 4133 133 WOODTICK CUTOFF 3.4 1 2015 Steep trail, generally in good condition. Good camp with water one mile below Martin Mtn. Summit. 2014: Lower portion to South Fork Camas clear. 2002: Trail is a road grade for 8.5 miles 4134 134 CAMAS - EDDY CREEK 9.2 1 2014 upstream from Meyer's Cove. Fly Creek to J Fell Creek is a tough section of unmaintained trail with many creek crossings. Trail tread improves after leaving Camas Creek. Expect logs, rocks and brush. 2001: Generally passable. Short <1000 yards section dangerous for stock. Section from lake to 4141 141 WHITE GOAT CREEK 4.3 1 2001 ridge 0.5 mile is in good shape. 4202 202 CRIMSON LAKE 2.0 2 2019 2019: Cleared to Crimson Lake. 2019: Trail cleared from Rapid River trail to Little Soldier Lookout. There are still some sections 4207 207 LAKE CREEK 8.5 3 2019 of narrow trail. 2002: Trail reconstructed. 4208 208 POTTERVINE 2.9 3 2003 Expect down trees and difficult conditions 4211 211 WHITE GOAT RIDGE 6.2 1 2010 2010: Cleared to White Goat Lake. Expect downed trees below White Goat Lake. SLEEPING DEER LOOK 2020: cleaed by MFRD. 2019 August: Trail completely cleared. 4212 212 2.0 1 2020 OUT Trail is generally good with portions of thin tread. 4213 213 ROCK LAKE 0.5 1 2020 2020: cleared by MFRD and MCC. Partially cleared in 2016. Cleared in 2013 2014: Cleared by BNF. 4214 214 BLUE BUNCH MOUNTAIN 3.8 4 2014 This steep trail leaves Fir Creek Campground and climbs up ridge. Trail dead-ends at top of Blue Bunch MTN. Some springs off trail near ridge.

Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 6 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes Creek crossing very deep 2018: Turnpike constructed, cleared most years by Sulphur Cr. Ranch 4215 215 SULPHUR CREEK CUTOFF 2.1 4 2018 in high water. Spring near top of trail 2014: Cleared by MCC. 4216 216 FORTY - FOUR CREEK 8.3 4 2014 past Endoah Camp. 4218 218 BIG BALDY LOOK OUT 1.2 4 2019 Cleared by oufitters. Trail holds snow through July in an average year. 2020: cleared by MFRD and MCC in July. 2019: Cleared by MCC 2018: Cleared by MCC. 4219 219 MULE HILL 2.4 4 2020 2014: Cleared by SBFCF. 2002: Contract reconstruction. Only 2 springs between 2002: Trail extends from the Middle Fork near MF Lodge to Norton Lake. Climbs steadily from 4220 220 NORTON LAKE 18.8 5 2003 river and lake. the river to Mahoney L.O. and White Cr. Trail. 2019: Large Ponderosa down 1/4 mile up trail from MF trail. Cleared 1 mile up from that point. 2015 August: Cleared from Middle Fork of Salmon River to where White Creek leaves the trail. 4221 221 WHITE CREEK 5.8 5 2015 2014: Lower four miles cleared.

Numerous Creek 2020: Cleared by SBFCF. 2019: Cleared by SBFCF and MCC. 2016: Entire length of this trail 4222 222 MARBLE CREEK 14.4 5 2020 crossings. cleared from the Middle Fork to Lookout Mtn. Ridge on the Payette National Forest. 2020: cleared by Middle Fork Lodge. 2016: Cleared by outfitters. 4223 223 CANYON CREEK 4.6 5 2020 Trail climbs 2500 vertical feet from Marble to Norton Ridge over 5 miles. Stays in creek bottom. Brushy, but otherwise passable. This trail is not maintained. Expect several hundred logs on trail. Recommended alternative: 4224 224 BIG CHIEF 3.5 4 2001 Not maintained Mule Hill Trail #219 2020: cleared by MFRD and MCC from MF to Little Indian Creek. Large blowout between Little Indian and Kiwah Meadow. Clleared from Mule Hill to lanslide just above Little Indian Creek.2019: Cleared and brushed from MF to KwisKwis Hot Springs, large avalache debris 4225 225 INDIAN CREEK 18.9 4 2020 reported below Mule Hill Trail junction. 2018: Cleared from Mule Hill to Tomahawk Cr. 2014: SBFCF cleared and worked upper two miles. 2009: Upper portion badly damaged by fire, below Mule Hill passable with some downed trees and rock. 4226 226 GARDEN WAY 4.1 4 2020 Cleared most years by outfitters 2020: Cleared from Pistol Rock to Buck Lake by MFRD. 2016: First 5 miles(West end) cleared by MCC. 4227 227 BIG BALDY RIDGE 18.6 4 2020 2013: Cleared from Summit Trail to Buck Lake. A steep loose section of trail is located near Buck Lake. Between Buck Lake and Big Baldy L.O. trail enters 2000 burn, this section has many trees down. 2019: Cleared from MF to 44 Cabin, above cleared by BCH condition unknown at this time. 2017: Cleared from Snowshoe Summit to Middle Fork. 2014: Cleared to passable by unknown 4228 228 PISTOL CREEK 18.5 4 2019 Area burnt in fires of 2000 persons and MCC. A large majority of the trail is burnt and continues to change; expect down trees and stream blow-outs.

Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 7 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes Campsites are difficult to 2017: Cleared from Pistol Lake TH to Trigger Creek. Obliterated between Trigger Creek and 4229 229 LITTLE PISTOL CREEK 15.7 4 2017 find because of snags and Foresight Creek. Partially reconstructed from Foresight Creek to confluence with Pistol Creek. fire deadfall. 4230 230 FORTY - FIVE CREEK 5.5 4 2001 2001: Most of trail cleared, thin tread near lower end of trail toward Pistol Creek. 2000: Trail follows old roadbed for first mile. Follow cairns on east side of creek through burn to 4231 006 WEST FORK ELK CREEK 2.0 4 2000 saddle. From the saddle go west to find remnants of old trail down to meadow. Difficult to find trail from meadow side. 4232 232 MOREHEAD MOUNTAIN 2.9 4 2010 2010: Cleared from road to Lookout. NORTH FORK SULPHUR 2002: Trail Cleared. Generally in good condition. 4233 233 9.8 4 2002 CREEK 2010: Trail cleared from the Morgan Creek side to the meadow, rough conditions below the 4235 235 CAMAS MEADOW 3.0 1 2010 meadow. 2020: Trail cleared to Big Hole by MFRD and SBFCF in June. Numerous trees have fallen after Trees continue to fall, 4237 111 MARSH CREEK 4.7 3 2020 September 7th high wind event. 2019: Trail cleared to Big Hole. Recent landslide just above Big expect blowdown. Hole makes trail narrow. 2016: Trail cleared. Burned in Halstead Fire of 2012; trees will continue to fall. Good trail to confluence with Bear Valley Cr. 4248 248 HOT CREEK RIDGE 6.5 1 2001 2001: Trail is seldom used. Trail tread has disappeared in many places. Dangerous for stock. 2020: cleard by Middle Fork Outfitters. 2019: Cleared from Meyers Cove to Middle Fork. 2016: Special Order restrictions cleared from Meyers Cove to Waterfall Creek. From Meyers Cove to the Middle Fork River, the CAMAS CREEK - MIDDLE apply to all users within trail is in good condition but can be difficult to cross tributary streams during high water. 6044 044 33.0 5 2020 FORK RIVER TRAIL the river corridor ->>> Expect rock fall on the trail. SPECIAL ORDER: No fires without a FIREPAN. TOILET REQUIRED - everything gets packed out, including human waste. 6054.07 054 DUCK CREEK POINT 1.5 5 6057 057 SHEEP CREEK 11.0 5 This trail is primitive at best. Some parts of the trail are indistinguishable. 6058 058 BEAR CR. POINT 17.7 5 2014 Burned in 2000. 2020: partially cleared by outfitters from Flying B Ranch. Burnt in 2000. Expect downed trees in 6060 060 BRUSH CREEK 11.5 5 2020 upper portion of trail. 2019: Trail clear to Jct. w/062, beyond trail is difficult to find in many locations, in poor 6061 061 BERNARD 22.5 5 2020 condition, with many downed trees. 6062 062 SHORT CREEK LOOK OUT 2.8 5 This is not a maintained trail. Burnt in 2000. Otherwise fair condition. 6063 063 PARADISE CREEK 6.2 5 2019 burned in 2000 2019:Trail cleared 2.5 miles down from the jct of 062 6099 099 LITTLE BEAR CREEK 3.5 5 2004 Good trail with some steep, narrow and rocky sections. 6237 237 SHEEP CR. CUTOFF 2.5 5 not maintained 2003: Generally a good trail, some narrow sections near Sheep Creek.

Single track motorized section of trail is open and in fair shape. 4024 024 Iron-Lola Creek 10.5 6 Jul-1905 Consult MVM for closures Iron-Lola Creek - Non Non-motorized section of trail logged out and maintained by SCA in 2018. 4024 024 7.0 6 Jul-2020 Consult MVM for closures Motorized Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 8 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn Database Trail #Salmon-Challis NF Map #Trail Name Length ofGeographic Trail (miles) DateArea (MF#)Last Maintained Special Considerations Trail Condition Notes Single track motorized trail is in good shape. Minor impacts from 2019 Vader Fire 4026 026 Swamp Creek 4.6 6 Jul-2020 Consult MVM for closures ATV section of trail starting at Knapp Creek Trailhead in fair shape. Logged out in 2019. Area 4032 032 Hay-Knapp Creek 3.6 6 Jul-2020 Open 07/01 through 09/30 burned in 2012; trees may be on the trail at anytime. Single track motorized section of trail burned in 2012. logged out in 2019. Trees may be on the 4032 032 Hay-Knapp Creek 12.0 6 Jul-2020 Consult MVM for closures trail at anytime. Single track motorized section of trail; burned in 2012. Logged out by IDPR trail rangers in 2017. 4033 033 Beaver Creek 2.2 6 Jul-2020 Open 07/01 through 09/30 Trees may be on the trail at anytime. ATV connector trail in fair shape. Logged out in 2018. Area burned in 2012. Trees may be on 4034 034 Knapp Creek Cut-Off 1.2 6 Jul-2020 Open 07/01 through 09/30 the trail at anytime. Single track motorized section of trail burned in 2012; logged out by IDPR trail rangers 2017. 4035.03 Winnemucca Creek 5.5 6 Jul-2020 Open 07/01 through 09/30 Trees may be on the trail at anytime.

Trail work on the Middle Fork Ranger District is being accomplished by a multi-purpose crew whose members are: Bryan, Raina, Khalil, Cisca, Arthur,Nick, Ainsley, Allisa, Katie, and Jay. Work on trails is also being accomplished with help from South Zone Fire personell, area outfitters, Student Conservation Association, Montana Conservation Corps, The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, The Treasure Valley Back Country Horsemen, Idaho Trails Association, The Pulaski Users Group and others. The land area is roughly 800,000 acres with over 800 miles of trails. In addition to routine trail maintenance, improvement and signing, this crew is responsible for: trail condition assessment and database management; campsite inventory and monitoring; campsite naturalization and pack out of garbage left behind by visitors; airstrip management and maintenance; wilderness access management and maintenance that includes 8 road portals, 26 primary trailheads and associated signing; public contact, education and law enforcement; outfitter and guide camp inspections; winter patrols; support and coordination of resource related work.

Trail work on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Cape Horn Area (#6) is being accomplished by the South Zone trail crew.

Middle Fork Ranger District Trails - Page 9 of 10 Geographic MF Area #1 = Sleeping Deer; #2 = Loon Creek; #3 = Seafoam/Soldier; #4 = Boundary/Pistol/Indian; #5 = Marble/Sheep/Brush; #6 = Cape Horn 2019 Trail Maintenance Log Middle Fork Ranger District

Miles Lead Partner Partner Partner Trail Number Trail Name Maintained Organization Organization1 Organization2 Organization3 Remarks Boundary Ramshorn Fire 4001 Middle Fork Trail 25 Creek in Module Indian Creek Maintained up stream from MCC-IP Dagger Falls 4001 Upper Middle Fork 5 MFRD Program MCC-IP 4007 Rapid River 17 MFRD Program MCC-IP 4013 Soldier Basin 9.5 MFRD Program Ramshorn Fire 4014 Langer Lakes Tr. 5 Module MFRD MCC-IP 4019 Cuthroat 5.5 MFRD Program Ramshorn Fire 4022 Roughneck 2.6 Module MFRD Fleurish 4033 Beaver-Trail Cr. 2.5 PUG Foundation Fleurish 4036 Knapp/Loon 13.5 PUG Foundation MF River to Falconberry MCC- IP done by MF 4101 Loon Cr. 20.7 MFRD Program Outfitters MCC-IP 4103 Martin Mountain 7.5 MFRD Program 4111 Marsh Cr. 4.5 MFRD SBFCF 4114 East Fork Mayfield 7 MFRD MFRD 4116 Ibex-Cold Cr. 4 MFRD MFRD MCC-IP 4212 Sleeping Deer LO 2 MFRD Program MCC-IP 4219 Mule Hill 4 MFRD Program 4222 Marble Cr. 14.4 SBFCF MCC-IP 4225 Indian Creek 15 MFRD Program MCC-IP 4227 Big Baldy Ridge 9 MFRD Program 4128 West Fork Camas Creek 10 MCC 4132 Woodtick Creek 2 MCC 4131 Martindale Ridge 7 MCC Middle Fork 4102 Cabin Creek 5 MFRD Outfitters Middle Fork 4108 Jack Creek 6 SCA Outfitters

MFRD - Middle Fork Ranger District Force Account Crew Members BCH- Treasure Valley and Boise Backcountry Horseman SCA- Student Conservation Association, SCNF Training Center Americorps members SBFCF - Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation ITA- Idaho Trails Association MCC - Montana Conservation Corps Note: milages are estimated in this list