Recreation Region: Highway 14 Corridor
Johns Creek Trailhead
This trail system includes trails #401 Frank Brown, #407 Snoose Creek, #431 Driveway, and #478 Blue Ridge. These are accessible by a pack bridge on the South Fork of the Clearwater River along Highway 14. A 10-mile loop can be made by taking Trail #478 to its end, cutting west on Trail #401 to the Gilmore Ranch, and back to the South Fork Clearwater River on Trail #407. The first 1/2-mile of the trail is rather steep, and not characteristic of the entire trail system.
General Information
Open 24 hours/day
Some trails lead into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness. All trail users must avoid using motorized vehicles on these sections of trail.
No Fee.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.825429
Longitude: -115.884185
Elevation
6800'
Directions
From the east end of Grangeville, turn south on the Grangeville Salmon Road. Follow the road left at the drive-in theater toward the small town of Mt. Idaho. Continue on the Mt. Idaho Grade, and junction with State Highway 14 headed toward Elk City. About 21 miles from Grangeville, look for a Forest Service sign alerting you to Johns Creek and a footbridge crossing the South Fork Clearwater River.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
