Wash Creek Ridge

5/5 (2 reviews)
Wash Creek Ridge is in the beautiful and diverse Boise National Forest. The trailhead is very near Garden Valley, home to a huge herd of elk in the winter. The South Fork of the Payette River is even closer and offers camping, hot springs, and internationally renowned Kayak competitions. At the... Read More
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Highlights of Wash Creek Ridge

Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
5241 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
610
Nearest Town
Garden Valley
Nearest Services
Horseshoe Bend
Management Agency
Boise National Forest
District
Emmett Ranger District

Overview

Wash Creek Ridge is in the beautiful and diverse Boise National Forest. The trailhead is very near Garden Valley, home to a huge herd of elk in the winter. The South Fork of the Payette River is even closer and offers camping, hot springs, and internationally renowned Kayak competitions. At the trail's end, you are very close to Mineral Mountain Road which will lead you to the almost ghost town of Placerville. A booming mining town in the 1800s Placerville today has a population of 55. Some research of the area will reveal several gold mines in and around Mineral Mountain. The trail travels through beautiful pine trees and grasses along the ridge between Wash Creek and Alder Creek Road. Both the trail and the area are great for wheeling, hiking, hunting, and camping.

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14 Waypoints
44 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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