There are two trailheads. The lower being non-motorized at the Bear Valley Pack and Saddle Trailhead and Campground. .8 miles further is the Upper Bear Valley Trailhead and Campground. The trail climbs gradually through sage meadows and open forest for the first 2 miles. Then the forest thickens and the trail steepens with some rough, rocky sections-fine for hiking but it can be tough for other uses. Nearing Bear Valley Lake, the trail levels out in sub-alpine meadows. There are junctions along the way to Buck Lakes and Upper Bear Valley Lakes.
Bear Valley Lakes Trail
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Biking
Camping
Dog Mushing
Dog Walking
Horseback Riding
Fishing
National Recreation Trail Details
Length: 6 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: Location Salmon-Challis National Forest on Bear Valley Creek Road #009, 40 miles from Salmon.
County: Lemhi
State: ID
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
From Salmon take ID-28, after 27 miles go right onto Hayden Creek Road #008. Hayden Creek Road is paved at first, then deteriorates to gravel and then to rough forest road. Follow this 8.5 miles and go right onto Bear Valley Creek Road #009. The lower non-motorized trailhead is 4 miles, the upper MX trailhead is another mile beyond.
Average Grade: 10%
Maximum Grade: 20%
Elevation High: 9150 Feet
Elevation Low: 6700 Feet
Elevation Gain: 2600 Feet
Average Width: 18 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil
Year Designated: 1979
