Recreation Region: Magruder Road Corridor
Elk Mountain Trailhead
Persons wanting to access Elk Mountain can expect to leave vehicles near Windy Saddle on Forest Road 285 and proceed on foot or horseback to the end of Road 285 and about 2 miles north on Trail 517. There is a toilet at Elk Mountain.
General Information
No Fee.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.90300001
Longitude: -115.0648
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 past Red River Ranger Station (now closed) to its junction with Nezperce Trail Road #468. Turn east onto Road #468 and follow it for 20 miles to its junction with Elk Mountain Road #285. Turn onto Road #285 and travel approximately 14 miles to Windy Saddle. Continue on foot or horseback approximately 2 miles to the end of the road. Continue north on Bilk Mountain Trail #517 approximately 3 miles to Elk Mountain.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.