Airline Trail
Airline Trail - This trail leaves Forest Service (FS) Road 641 and follows the ridge between the Anderson Creek drainage and the Lightning Creek drainage to Scott Mountain Lookout.
It starts in ponderosa pine forest, up through the Douglas-fir and continues up to subalpine Fir.
It crosses the Anderson Creek FS Road 668 and the Granite Basin FS Road 668B on the way to the lookout.
It provides access to Alley Trail. There is no water source along the trail so carry enough for your hike.
At a Glance
Rentals & Guides: | Select "Print to Go" for a guide for this trail. |
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Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Emmett |
Water: | None |
General Information
Directions:From Boise, Idaho, travel State Highway 55 north 35 miles to the junction at Banks, Idaho.
Turn east onto the (Banks-Lowman Road) State Highway 17 and proceed to Crouch, Idaho.
From Crouch, take Forest Service (FS) Road 698 approximately 3.2 mile to the junction with FS Road 641.
Turn right on FS Road 641, and follow the road for approximately 8.7 mile to the trailhead.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Great mountain biking opportunities.
Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Day Hiking
Hiking along the Anderson Creek drainage and the Lightning Creek drainage to Scott Mountain Lookout.
Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Horse riding and camping opportunities in the area.
Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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OHV Trail Riding
Check on the Emmett Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for open OHV riding trails in the area.
Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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