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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2016 19:36:40 GMT -8
Hi All,
I'm in Idaho now (late May) and have the opportunity to head out for a 5 day backpacking trip. Any recommendations for low-elevation or otherwise snow-free destinations? I've read that River of No Return has some low elevation yet awesome routes but I can't find any specific details.
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Post by null on May 29, 2016 2:05:02 GMT -8
How about Hell's Canyon? The only caveat is that the Idaho side (7 sisters) isn't necessarily low or snow-free. But the Oregon side should be.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2016 7:44:51 GMT -8
Cool. Any recommendations for specific routes? Looking for a 4-5 day loop.
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Post by null on Jun 2, 2016 9:26:40 GMT -8
I too am looking for a route there. The Wallowa-Whitman NF map I have isn't sufficient to map out a good route, unfortunately. But I do know that it's lower in elevation and warmer this time of year
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 17:49:27 GMT -8
Selway River trail, Snake River Trail, Middle Fork Salmon River not a loop but no snow in June.
Seven Devils Loop Trail, Chamberlain Basin Loop Trail, and the Central Lemhi Range Loop are doable in June with little to no snow.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2016 14:30:22 GMT -8
Just thought I'd post an update, for anyone else interested. I ended up hiking Hells Canyon. According to the rangers in Riggins the Seven Devils loop was snowed over so I hiked the Snake river trail, up and back (4 days total). It was a pretty solid trek with some beautiful views but probably not the best time of year. While for most of Idaho early June is too early, for Hells Canyon it's actually too late -- It got pretty miserably hot at times  . Still, it was awesome just to be out there and I'll definitely try and make it back to Seven Devils some time. Thanks for the recommendation. |
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Post by null on Jun 6, 2016 8:47:12 GMT -8
I hiked the Snake river trail, up and back (4 days total). So that's the Idaho side, right? Were there any trail intersections along the way or is it a pure out-and-back for anyone who goes there? |
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Post by drilldaddyo on Jun 6, 2016 12:05:29 GMT -8
Snake River trail #102 is on the Idaho side ( There is another trail on the Oregon side but I'm not familiar with it).
Consider jet boating upstream to Granite creek and hiking back to Upper Pittsburg Landing.
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Post by absarokanaut on Jun 6, 2016 14:52:13 GMT -8
Bigholes were awesome yesterday, lots of forget me nots and praire smoke.
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. Still, it was awesome just to be out there and I'll definitely try and make it back to Seven Devils some time. Thanks for the recommendation.
