Yankee Fork

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Yankee Fork Road is located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The road is a true reflection of what the history of Idaho is rooted in; hard work, brutal elements, western promise, and most importantly - gold. Uniquely, the Gem State's mining past is a legacy that remains just as much a part of ...Read More
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Highlights of Yankee Fork

Camping Category IconCamping
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
6385 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
40013 Yankee Fork
Nearest Town
Sunbeam
Nearest Services
Stanley
Management Agency
Salmon-Challis National Forest
District
Challis Yankee Ranger District

Overview

Yankee Fork Road is located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The road is a true reflection of what the history of Idaho is rooted in; hard work, brutal elements, western promise, and most importantly - gold. Uniquely, the Gem State's mining past is a legacy that remains just as much a part of our landscape today as the very minerals that hide beneath our rugged terrain, leaving behind a trail of ghost towns, long-standing saloons, and Wild West-style architecture. Today, some remnants of ghost towns Bonanza, homesteads, and mining sit by the Yankee Fork in various states of preservation and decay. You will see the dredge ponds and tailings alongside the road, as well as reclamation and revitalizing of the river habitat to restore Chinook salmon and steelhead in the Yankee Fork River after mining damage. Finally, the iconic Yankee Fork Gold Dredge is one of the best-preserved and presented dredges in the lower 48 states and is open to guided tours in the summer months. Several dredge ponds offer opportunities for fishing and camping.

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7 Waypoints
23 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
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