Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of the Payette National Forest. Visit your local ranger district office to obtain a trail map to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest. Please follow these safety tips to ensure a safe journey:
- Stay on marked trails.
- Don’t hike alone. Let the slowest person in your party set the pace. This is especially important when children are a part of your group.
- Leave your itinerary with a friend or family member and check in with them upon your return.
- Develop an emergency plan before you start your trip. Make sure everyone knows what to do if they become lost or a medical emergency arises. Give children whistles with the instructions to "stop and blow" if they become lost.
- Take frequent rests or vary your pace to maintain your energy level.
- Drink plenty of water, even on cool, wet days. Never drink your entire supply between refills.
- Wear appropriate clothing, including sturdy boots that are broken in and are comfortable.
- Consider using a hiking pole or walking stick to help maintain your balance in unlevel or hazardous areas.
- Be aware of your surroundings, and pre-plan your approach before hiking through more hazardous areas.
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Duck/Hum Lake Trailhead
The Duck Lake/Hum Lake Trailhead provides access to the Twenty Mile Trail #085 and Hum Lake Trail #082 from Lick Creek Road. The hike to Duck Lake is just under 1.5 miles one way and reasonable…
East Fork Brownlee Trailhead
East Fork Brownlee Trailhead
Evergreen Campground
Site Closed
Evergreen Campground is located just off Highway 95 and is used by many recreationists on their way to a future destination, but needing a place to camp overnight. Although right off the highway, the…
Fitsum Creek Trailhead
Potable water system is out of service. The site includes a restroom. Also, a short interpretive trail leaves and returns to this site.
Four Mile Trailhead
This trailhead is across from Four Mile Campground on the South Fork Salmon River Road. This trailhead serves as access to trails 090, 091, 092, and 093 along and within the area of Four Mile…
French Creek Trailhead
French Creek Trailhead on the McCall Ranger District offers access to several trails in the area, and also the historic Trapper's Cabin at the end of Forest Service Road #260. French Creek,…
Goat Creek Trailhead
Coming Soon.
Goose Creek Falls Trailhead
This trailhead is also known as Gordon Titus parking lot. The Goose Creek Falls trailhead is a large parking area off Brundage/Goose Lake Road, 1 mile south of Brundage Ski Resort. This is a…
Hard Creek Trailhead
Popular trailhead for those with stock, there are several hitch posts available at the campsites adjacent to the trailhead. Access to Hard Creek Lake, and Upper Hazard Lake via Upper Hazard/Hard…
Hitt Creek Trailhead
Trail #276 begins at the trailhead at the end of the Hitt Creek Road #573 located off the Mann Creek Road and Highway 95. Several trails are accessed from here which will take you to Hitt Peak and…