Big Creek/Smith Creek Trailhead
This remote trailhead is located just past the Big Creek Guard Station and is a major access point for the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
There is also access to Big Creek for recreational boating- click here for more information on float permits.
General Information
This is a trailhead into the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, no motorized or mechanized use allowed.
Address: 500 N Mission St McCall, ID 83638
Phone: 208-634-0600
Hours: Temporarily closed until further notice (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.1536868
Longitude: -115.30258
Directions
From Yellow Pine, Idaho, travel on the Stibnite Road for approximately 4.5 miles. Turn onto Profile Gap Road and travel another 18 miles, up and over Profile Gap (7,592 ft), and through the town of Edwardsburg. Turn onto Forest Service Road #371 towards Big Creek Guard Station and drive another 2.5 miles to the trailhead.
Travel Considerations
This route is on a rough and narrow road, please use caution.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Nearby Trails
- Big Creek Trail #196
- Chamberlain Trail #001
- Ramey Ridge Trail #006
- Cold Meadows Trail #002
- Monumental Creek Trail #005
