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GENERAL COMMENTS: August 29

Labor Day weekend is here, and after a few days of much needed rain, it looks like we are in for some beautiful early September weather. Don’t forget to get up to Galena Lodge before their closing day on Sunday, September 14th.

Seasonal Motorized travel and eBike restrictions begin on August 30th on the following trails: Big Peak/East Fork Peak #076, Castle #140, Placer #141, Adam’s Rib #145, Osberg #147, Barr #168, Oregon Gulch #183, & Fox Peak Connector #938

This Sunday, Rebecca’s Private Idaho Gravel Race is happening. There will be gravel racers heading up and over Trail Creek Pass and Corral Creek Road for 20-, 50-, & 100-mile races. If you are not part of the race and planning to head out on the trails in the Trail Creek or Corral Creek area, keep in mind travel might be a little slower as there will be racers on those roads. Both roads and all trails will remain open during the event.

A safely reminder for our bikers and moto riders, trails are very dry, especially in our south valley. This is the time to slow down and use caution. Last month a user has reported the need for extra caution on sections of the Croy trail system, notable on the downhill portion of Bull Dog towards Bullion Rd. on the switch backs. When in doubt slow down and keep the rubber side down!

The South Idaho Interagency Dispatch Center announced Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect as of today. Blaine County Sheriff reports restrictions apply to all lands north of U.S. Route 20 from Hill City east to the Craters of the Moon National Monument Park Visitor Center to the northernmost Sawtooth National Forest boundary, as described within the respective agencies' Stage 1 Fire Restriction orders. South of U.S. Route 20, restrictions will only apply to National Forest System lands within the boundaries of the Minidoka Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest. For more information see the map and links below.

Bald Mountain has trail closures due to trail building and logging work. Closed trails include River Run Trail, Pale Rider, Traverse Trail access to River Run, French Connection access to River Run, and Mindbender below Roundhouse. Sun Valley Company reports that conditions may change and please obey all posted signs. Check the Sun Valley app or Sun Valley Company's website for more lift and trail information.

Any trail labeled as partially open (yellow), is available for use if and when conditions allow. Though these trails may not have been cleared of deadfall yet, so plan on possibly needing to navigate over down trees.
July 16th the Forest Service reported sheep moving throughout the valley and on grazing allotments. Click "more details" below for a more detailed sheep report.

Wildlife is present. For information on recommended best practices when wildlife or sheep are encountered, visit this site's Trail Alerts Section.

As you head out for your trail adventures, feel free to report anything you see that you think should be shared. Email me, the BCRD Trails Coordinator, Ashley Knox at aknox@brcd.org.

Stay safe and enjoy our trails!
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Sheep are in the valley. Check summertrailink.org for current reported sheep locations. Keep in mind land managers do their best to provide accurate sheep locations, however, consider these locations and dates as a suggestion of where the sheep will be. Always stay aware of your surroundings.

• Wood River Trail: Sheep will begin to use the sheep driveway/ Wood River Trail as they move on and off allotments this Fall. Expect to encounter sheep throughout September and October.

Forest Service reports:
• Warm Springs This band is near Barr Gulch. They will graze towards Castle Rock and Placer Creek. (Trails141 &168)
• Baker Creek This band was in Newman Creek and left the allotment. Half of this band trailed up Galena Summit and into the Smiley Creek Allotment. The other half of this band joined up with the Lake Creek band and trailed into the East Fork of the Big Wood via the sheep driveway (see East Fork for location)
• East Fork This band is near Spring Canyon. They will graze up the East Fork towards Sawmill Gulch over the next week.
• Lower Hyndman/ Elkhorn This band is in Bear Gulch. They will work their way down into Hyndman Creek and then head into Johnstone Creek. From there they will graze into Button Creek
• Corral Creek This band is near the corrals in Corral Creek. They will graze up Uncle Johns Gulch over the next week.
• Fisher-Gray’s This band is in Porcupine Creek working up the drainage towards Grays Peak. (Trail 172)


Let's not forget our manners and trail etiquette no matter where we are or how we recreate. A quick reminder- bikers yield to hikers, and hikers and bikers yield to horses, then downhill yields to uphill. If in doubt, just yield to each other and meet someone new while you talk about how lucky we are to be in such an amazing place. Bottom line is to be kind to each other and enjoy being out on the trails.

Continue to look to this site for up-to-date trail info. Please be aware of changing conditions and considerate of trail conditions when you head out for your adventures.

If you have questions, comments, concerns, or reports about the trails please email BCRD Trail Coordinator Ashley Knox (aknox@bcrd.org), or phone (208) 578-2273. For area land management agency contact info, go to the Trail Alerts section of this site.
NORTH OF KETCHUM - GALENA LODGE AREA TRAILS
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KETCHUM / SUN VALLEY - ADAM'S GULCH AREA
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KETCHUM / SUN VALLEY - BALD MOUNTAIN AREA
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KETCHUM / SUN VALLEY - SUN VALLEY WHITE CLOUD TRAILS
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MID VALLEY - GREENHORN AREA
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MID VALLEY - DEER CREEK AREA
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HAILEY - CROY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM
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