Ken and Nick hiking down through a meadow in the upper Pahsimeroi Valley. They are. Ken enjoying the scenery in a comfortable recliner. Mount Church from the top of Leatherman Peak. TrekNow provides GPS Routes, Waypoints, and Tracklogs for the best backroads and byways in Arizona Vague Trail. All Waters Open All Year. The area was also full of Mountain Bluebirds. Links My Favorite Photos White Cloud Peaks Short Hikes The trail heads up into the forest on the west side of the lake. Those three areas are all great for spending a day or two. But it was still beautiful. Its remote, quiet, and the scenery doesn’t take a back seat to many places. According to Dr. Sven Liljeblad from the Historical Society, Idaho State, Pahsimeroi is the Shoshoni name for tall grass which is found in some of the meadows of the Pahsimeroi country. The road actually goes through the river where I had to have a little fun. We had a great campsite too that was gorgeous in the evening. Small rocks or obstacles. A mostly frozen Pass Lake, with Peak 11967' above. You will receive an email when your picture is verified or not verified. Snowshoeing The top of the road sits a couple thousand feet higher than the city of Mackay but its not a crazy high road. Mt Borah is the highest peak in Idaho at 12,662’. Backpacking East and West Fork turn:44.16457 N, 113.70776 W. The Upper Pahsimeroi River is one of the prettiest areas I have been. It gives me an excuse to get out! The last 7ish miles of road getting to the West Fork Upper Pahsimeroi Trailhead are terrible. Rocks. Very Rough. So Ken and Nick broke camp quickly (I was a little less quick), and we hit the trail. Not maintained. Idaho Favorites The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is CHILLY BARTON F which is approximately 8 miles away and has an elevation of 6,260 feet (3,815 feet lower than Pass Lake). We also had a Moose and calf right by our camp. This area shows the highest peaks of the Lost River Range which is the highest in Idaho at over 12,000 feet. Boise Mountains If verified, you will receive a badge on your user page and you will rank up and could win awesome prizes like tents, backpacks, jackets, and more! The lake itself was just barely starting to thaw, which made for a cool setting. Located in the upper Pahsimeroi Valley 65 miles northeast of Sun Valley, the ranch is encircled by the majestic peaks of the Lemhi and Lost River ranges and surrounded by federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Overview map of our 4-day route. Please stay on the established roads at all times in this area so they can remain open forever. .....31 Figure 3. We did it with a pickup truck, and I know a guy who did it in a Subaru, but I would recommend using a 4-wheeler or ATV if you can. Then a little further down the trail, we saw another elk. This herd of Bighorn Ewes and Lambs watched us break camp. ATV/UTV/Off Road Difficulty Ratings: Mount Borah to the northwest. -M = Missing data. Large rocks or obstacles. All the routes here require you to return the way you came. We were able to follow a series of game trails for the first couple miles before crossing the creek into more open terrain, and great views of Mount Church and Badrock Peak. The drive out was lousy, partially because we didn't want the trip to end, but mostly because the road is in such bad condition. We even saw a cow elk grazing in the meadow. Peak Map The road will eventually split into two forks. All day or multiple days if you plan to hike and explore. Splattski Trip Report The east ridge of Church from the saddle. This area shows the highest peaks of the Lost River Range which is the highest in Idaho at over 12,000 feet. Moose in the upper Pahsimeroi Valley. 5. Mount Church on Lists of John This is well worth a trip if you are up for getting well off the beaten path. Steep. Salmon River Mountains Dang, this is beautiful. Outside of Idaho The adults must navigate this course in reverse. The morning sun shining on Whitecap Peak, with storm clouds building in the background. There were quite a few snowfields to cross along the way, especially around the lake. There is an East and a West fork of the Pahsimeroi River and both roads have great views. A mostly frozen Pass Lake, with Peak 11967' above. After completing the freshwater phase, juvenile emigrants pass Lower Granite Dam, approximately 620 rkm from the mouth of the Pahsimeroi River, and another seven dams before reaching the Pacific Ocean, a journey of 1,314 rkm. Two Track. Eventually we pried ourselves away and hiked back to the trailhead where we re-stocked on food and began the hike up towards Leatherman Pass and Pass Lake. Few people visit the area, since the access "roads" are very bad. With thunderclouds looming, we hightailed it into the trees around the Pass Lake trail, and ended up with a great campsite next to the trail at about 9500' elevation.Dayhike to Pass Lake - After having a bite to eat waiting for the rain clouds to pass, we decided to take a hike up to Pass Lake. After Leatherman Pass, visitor will be on the Challis Ranger District and will follow the trail down the Pahsimeroi Valley side for about 1 mile. Sawtooths IdahoSummits Trip Report The east ridge of Church from the saddle. I'd seen a few photos of Pass Lake, and always thought it looked pretty barren. This area is located close to Mackay, Idaho which makes a great base camp for exploring here. Related Links: We really enjoyed the camping here with nice views at all times of the day. Moose in the upper Pahsimeroi Valley. Walk-Ups Verify my picture” button on the left hand side bar. Scrambling Mule deer we saw on the trail from Pass Lake. The river is always available to purify water. Its hard to describe just how beautiful it was.Day 3Merriam Lake to West Fork Pahsimeroi - After a good night of sleep, we awoke to great weather and awesome views all around us. The last rays of sun on Mount Church, from out campsite at Lake 9682'. The north face of Mount Church, from the meadow near the East Fork trailhead. The West fork of the Pahsimeroi Valley from Leatherman Pass. Its a long drive out there so its best to spend some time enjoying the area. Lemhi Range A view of Leatherman Peak from our campsite, located near the trail to Pass Lake at about 9500'. The Pass Lake Loop provides a nice, quiet forested trail near the popular Deception Point State Park. Large Obstacles. Assuming you don't get a flat tire, it takes an hour or so of high-clearance dirt road driving to reach either the east fork, or west fork trailheads. We spent a couple nights camping and had a great time. ... 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