Hikes Along the Middle Fork of the Salmon

"When some of the crew said they were going to hike to the ridge at dawn the next morning,
I thought it was an OK idea. When I saw the view, I thought it was the best idea ever."
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Middle Fork of the Salmon Hiking

For all but the last 20 miles, where the river enters Impassable Canyon, there is a trail along the Middle Fork. From the main trail, numerous paths veer away and go up canyons and creeks. Most camps have nearby trails that provide stunning views.

Guests joining Idaho River Journeys on the Middle Fork will be with guides who know the canyon well and enjoy hiking.

The river mile notations are approximate. This is just a partial list of our favorites.

Mile Nearby Camp(s) Comment
12 Joe Bump, Scout, Fire Island Hike to Sheepeater Hot Springs.
15 John's Camp Up bench to rocky point downstream.
31 Little Soldier Magnificent grove of Ponderosas just downstream.
32 Marble Left Hike up Marble Cr. or climb hill behind camp. Hike to Thomas.
32 Marble Creek Excellent hike along a beautiful creek.
32 Marble Right Pictographs downstream river left. Good hike behind camp.
34 Stateland Left Climb bluffs for view of Pungo Canyon and MF Lodge.
39 Cameron Creek Short hike to pictographs.
47 Whitie Cox Hotsprings, grave site. Above camp is good trail.
47 Rock Island Upstream climb/hike to elevated rock cropping.
48 White Cr, Shelf Hike to Loon Creek hot springs and beyond.
50 Loon Creek Hike beyond hot springs for spectacular canyon views.
60 Camas Creek Beautiful creek trail.
71 Little Pine Steep hike. Spectacular views from Johnson Pt.
71 Haystack to Camp Hike to Driftwood or Wilson camps.
74 Rattlesnake Trail to camps downstream is high above river.
74 Survey Hike bluff for upstream view. Hike to Big Creek in morning.
74 Woolard Morning hike to Big Creek. Big view of Survey from high point.
78 Waterfall Creek Visit falls. Hike to Big Creek bridge.
78 Big Creek Spectacular trail. Half-hour hike to gorge bridge. Worth it.
80 Veil Cave Popular stop. Take family photo from ledge near trail.
84 Papoose Creek Hike in creek up narrow steep walled canyon.
88 Nugget Creek Follow trail near creek to Parrott's grotto.
90 Stoddard Creek Creek hike to pools and pictographs.

Fly Fishing

Loon Creek hotsprings is accessible from a number of nearby campsites. There is a good trail to the springs. A wonderful hike is to continue past the springs to the next bridge. The trail steepens and affords magnificent views of the Loon Creek canyon before dropping to the bridge. For a longer hike, continue past the bridge.

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