Fall Creek Trailhead


Photo that shows the general terrain of the Fall Creek area.

One accessible camping spot, with accessible toilet, located in open sagebrush.

The trailhead accesses 3 trails: Waterfall accessible trail (4344), Fall Creek (4045) and Moose Lake (4068).

At a Glance

Reservations: No reservations taken
Fees: No fee at this location
Open Season: 5/30
Usage: Heavy
Closest Towns: Sun Valley
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Operated By: Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From Mackay: Take US Highway 93 16 miles north of Mackay to the Trail Creek Road. Turn left on the Trail Creek Road. Follow this road 18 miles to the Copper Basin Road. Turn left on the Road #135. Follow this road 2 miles to the Wildhorse Creek Road (#136). Stay to the right on the Wildhorse Creek Road. Follow the Wildhorse Creek Road 3.5 miles to the Fall Creek Road (#503). Turn left on the Fall Creek Road and follow it to the trailhead.

From Sun Valley/Ketchum: Take Highway 75 (main street) to Sun Valley Road. Turn northeast onto the Sun Valley Road. This road turns into Trail Creek Road (closed in winter). Follow this road to the Copper Basin Road. Turn right on the Copper Basin Road. Follow this road 2 miles to the Wildhorse Creek Road. Stay to the right on the Wildhorse Creek Road. Follow the Wildhorse Creek Road 3.5 miles to the Fall Creek Road. Turn left on the Fall Creek Road and follow it to the trailhead.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

River and Stream Fishing

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Horse Riding

Horses only on the Fall Creek Trail (#4045).

The Waterfall accessible trail (#4344) is NOT open to horse use.

Big Game Hunting

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

Viewing Scenery

Picnicking