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To help guide you along the trail, each section of the book has a map with the trail and certain features marked on it. The USGS topographic maps for each section are listed at its top. Global Positioning System (GPS) readings are given at the end of each section. 

SAMPLE FROM TRAIL GUIDE

TRAIL ACCESS POINTS

WEISER

GETTING TO GALLOWAY DAM

GALLOWAY DAM

To get to the southernmost trailhead, enter the town of Weiser on Highway 95 and turn East on Main Street (between the Maverick and Sinclair stations).  In a one-half mile, you will be at the new Weiser trailhead.  Facilities include a kiosk with a map, vault toilet (handicap accessible), and a picnic table.  There is paved parking.  This

To get to the southernmost trailhead, enter the town of Weiser on Highway 95 and turn East on Main Street (between the Maverick and Sinclair stations).  In a one-half mile, you will be at the new Weiser trailhead.  Facilities include a kiosk with a map, vault toilet (handicap accessible), and a picnic table.  There is paved parking.  This spring (2023) we leveled/graveled about two-thirds of the grassy parking area to expand parking, especially for horse trailers.  Plans for fall of 2023 include the addition of four horse corrals at the east end of the parking area.  Plans for spring of 2024 call for installation of two frost free spigots in the expanded parking area.  The first mile of trail from highway 95 is paved, the result of a joint cooperative venture with the City of Weiser.  There is a horse path alongside the paved portion, and it is safe and permissible to ride your horses on the pavement.

Mile 1.1

GPS N 44d14'45.35"

GPS W 116d56'41.17"

Restroom: Vault

Water: Hydrant

Parking: Paved

Other Features: Kiosk, bike rack, phone booth

GALLOWAY DAM

GETTING TO GALLOWAY DAM

GALLOWAY DAM

At the Unity Road fork (see above), turn left and continue for approximately 3 miles. The trail will parallel the road most of the way.  The pavement ends at the Galloway Diversion Dam. There is limited parking available at this location; it is also a popular local fishing site.  Mile 10.

GETTING TO GALLOWAY DAM

GETTING TO GALLOWAY DAM

GETTING TO GALLOWAY DAM

On highway 95, continue past Main Street to Park Street.  Turn right onto Park Street, which becomes Weiser River Road outside of town. Drive east approximately 6 miles. The road will narrow and wind around corners and cattle feedlots. Turn right onto Unity Road when the road forks. The trail will intersect Unity Road in approximately 1/4

On highway 95, continue past Main Street to Park Street.  Turn right onto Park Street, which becomes Weiser River Road outside of town. Drive east approximately 6 miles. The road will narrow and wind around corners and cattle feedlots. Turn right onto Unity Road when the road forks. The trail will intersect Unity Road in approximately 1/4 mile. There is plenty of parking and you can take the trail in either direction.  Galloway Dam is at mile 10.

PRESLEY TRAILHEAD

GETTING TO GALLOWAY DAM

GETTING TO GALLOWAY DAM

Between Galloway Dam and Presley Bridge is our latest gem, a proper trailhead.  A vaulted toilet and graded parking area are now in place immediately adjacent to the trail, with good horse trailer parking and easy river access.  

Mile 11.2

GPS N 44d22'13.33" 

GPS W 116d48'30.47"

Restroom: Vault

Water: Pump

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: Kiosk, bike rack, picnic table

PRESLEY BRIDGE

PRESLEY BRIDGE

PRESLEY BRIDGE

One mile past Galloway Dam is another bridge over the Weiser River. For trips up the river canyon toward Midvale, we recommend parking at Presley Trailhead.  This crossing at Presley Bridge is the last trail access until you reach Midvale.


Presley Bridge is 11.4 miles.

MIDVALE

PRESLEY BRIDGE

PRESLEY BRIDGE

The trail runs parallel to Highway 95 through town. The body of the town is east of Highway 95 and the trail is between the highway and the town. Park anywhere, being aware of local traffic flow. There is a Bed & Breakfast adjacent to the trail (Eva’s Place).  Water is available in the park.  Please be respectful of the lawn and keep your

The trail runs parallel to Highway 95 through town. The body of the town is east of Highway 95 and the trail is between the highway and the town. Park anywhere, being aware of local traffic flow. There is a Bed & Breakfast adjacent to the trail (Eva’s Place).  Water is available in the park.  Please be respectful of the lawn and keep your horses off the grass.

Mile 31.8

GPS N 44d28'16.11" 

GPS W 116d44'06.17"

Restroom: Flush*

Water: Fountain*

Parking: Paved

Other Features: Bike rack, picnic table, barbecue pits, trail info sign


SHOE PEG ROAD

PRESLEY BRIDGE

SHOE PEG ROAD

Staying on Highway 95 north as you leave Midvale, across the flat, about 4.5 miles, turn right on Shoepeg Road.  On the left, just west of the bridge, there is a small parking area.

Mile 35.9

GPS N 44d30'47.37"

 GPS W 116d41'14.01"

Restroom: Porta*

Water: None

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: None

CAMBRIDGE

PRESLEY BRIDGE

SHOE PEG ROAD

The easiest access point to find in Cambridge, and also the one with the most parking, is at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Continue north on highway 95 until an intersection where highway 95 turns east.  The fairgrounds are about 50 yards further on.  Park near the trail.  There is a kiosk here with a map and picnic facilities.  Ther

The easiest access point to find in Cambridge, and also the one with the most parking, is at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Continue north on highway 95 until an intersection where highway 95 turns east.  The fairgrounds are about 50 yards further on.  Park near the trail.  There is a kiosk here with a map and picnic facilities.  There is one mile of pavement.  There is a horse trail alongside the pavement but again it is permissible to ride your horse on the pavement.

Mile 40.5

GPS N 44d34'18.11" 

GPS W 116d40'27.22"

Restroom: Porta*

Water: Hydrant

Parking: Paved

Other Features: Kiosk, bike rack, table

MILL ROAD

GOODRICH FROM THE SOUTH

GOODRICH FROM THE SOUTH

Continue north through Cambridge, past the intersection where Highway 95 turns east. The trail parallels the road on your right most of the way.  The road shortly reaches a bridge.  At the base of the bridge, the trail crosses the road.  There is parking for one or two cars (no horse trailer parking).  Going north on the trail, you will l

Continue north through Cambridge, past the intersection where Highway 95 turns east. The trail parallels the road on your right most of the way.  The road shortly reaches a bridge.  At the base of the bridge, the trail crosses the road.  There is parking for one or two cars (no horse trailer parking).  Going north on the trail, you will leave the highway.  It is about 8 miles to Goodrich, the next access point.

Mile 42.4

GPS N 44d34'50.18 

GPS W 116d38'26.21"

Restroom: None

Water: None

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: None

GOODRICH FROM THE SOUTH

GOODRICH FROM THE SOUTH

GOODRICH FROM THE SOUTH

Continue over the bridge and follow the paved road as it winds through the rich farmlands.  Watch very carefully for the signed turn that is a hard left back up the hill to Goodrich.  Dropping down the other side, the trail is on the far side of the river.  At the bottom of the grade, go over the bridge on the river and you are there.  Th

Continue over the bridge and follow the paved road as it winds through the rich farmlands.  Watch very carefully for the signed turn that is a hard left back up the hill to Goodrich.  Dropping down the other side, the trail is on the far side of the river.  At the bottom of the grade, go over the bridge on the river and you are there.  There is limited parking here.

Mile 49.7

GPS N 44d39'08.71"

GPS W 116d33"25.25"

Restroom: Porta*

Water: None

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: None

GOODRICH RIVER

GOODRICH FROM THE SOUTH

GOODRICH FROM THE NORTH

The trail and road are crammed pretty tight. People looking for the trail have driven right over it and not seen it. Watch for green powder river gates before you reach the "town" proper. Parking is tight at this location, so this might be a better drop-off or pick-up point.  Please park so you are not blocking the road.

GOODRICH FROM THE NORTH

GOODRICH FROM THE SOUTH

GOODRICH FROM THE NORTH

Coming down the hill from Council, you will cross the Middle Fork of the Weiser River. Starting up Mesa Hill, Goodrich Road will be on your right.  (Directions from there are as above.)

Mile 49.7

GPS N 44d39'08.71" 

GPS W 116d33"25.25"

Restroom: Porta*

Water: None

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: None

MESA SIDING

GLENDALE BRIDGE (STARKEY)TRAIL HEAD

MESA SIDING

Between Goodrich and Council there is a spot on the west side of Highway 95 where the trail comes out of the Weiser River Valley and runs parallel to Highway 95 and on into Council. There is a small parking area right next to the trail on the downside of the hill just climbed from the Weiser Middle Fork Valley. As the landscape flattens a

Between Goodrich and Council there is a spot on the west side of Highway 95 where the trail comes out of the Weiser River Valley and runs parallel to Highway 95 and on into Council. There is a small parking area right next to the trail on the downside of the hill just climbed from the Weiser Middle Fork Valley. As the landscape flattens ahead of you, watch the West side of the road for the trail to approach the road at a 90 degree angle. If you miss the exact spot, don't worry. When you notice the trail parallel to Highway 95 on the West side, turn around and watch it until you see a small parking area and the trail shifting sharply westward. This is an excellent alternative to Goodrich and still gives access to a beautiful stretch of trail to the south.

Mile 56.5

GPS N 44d40'51.60"  

GPS W 116d26'55.68"

Restroom: Porta*

Water: None

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: None

COUNCIL

GLENDALE BRIDGE (STARKEY)TRAIL HEAD

MESA SIDING

Continuing north on highway 95 from Mesa Siding, the road comes to a T-intersection. Turn left onto Hornet Creek Road and follow it until it crosses the trail.  There is a kiosk and picnic area.  This section of the trail is paved.  There is a horse trail alongside.

Mile 60.2

GPS N 44d43'50.88"  

GPS W 1 116d26'36.69"

Restroom: Porta*

Water: Hydrant

Parking: Paved

Other Features: Kiosk, table, bike rack

GLENDALE BRIDGE (STARKEY)TRAIL HEAD

GLENDALE BRIDGE (STARKEY)TRAIL HEAD

GLENDALE BRIDGE (STARKEY)TRAIL HEAD

Drive north of Council on highway 95 about 4 miles.  Where the highway bends gently to the right, continue straight onto Fruitvale-Glendale Road.  The trail is immediately to your left.  The next best access point is at Glendale Bridge.  Stay on Fruitvale Road.  The pavement will turn to good gravel road.  At the bridge, there is a nice f

Drive north of Council on highway 95 about 4 miles.  Where the highway bends gently to the right, continue straight onto Fruitvale-Glendale Road.  The trail is immediately to your left.  The next best access point is at Glendale Bridge.  Stay on Fruitvale Road.  The pavement will turn to good gravel road.  At the bridge, there is a nice flat gravel area, with plenty of parking for horse trailers.  There is a Port-A-Potty in the spring, summer and fall.

Mile 69.6

GPS N 44d50'44.24"   

GPS W 116d26'36.92"

Restroom: Porta*

Water: None

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: None

EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND

WYE TRAILHEAD TAMARACK/RUBICON

GLENDALE BRIDGE (STARKEY)TRAIL HEAD

There is a US Forest Service campground near the trail on Highway 95, about 5 miles south of the Tamarack Lumber Mill.  The campground had a grand re-opening in the summer of 2007, and is open for camping.  There is a kiosk in the back of the campground with directions to the trail.  Note:  This campground is not suitable for horses, ther

There is a US Forest Service campground near the trail on Highway 95, about 5 miles south of the Tamarack Lumber Mill.  The campground had a grand re-opening in the summer of 2007, and is open for camping.  There is a kiosk in the back of the campground with directions to the trail.  Note:  This campground is not suitable for horses, there is no place to turn around or unload.   However, if you ride there from another location, there is a hitching rail and a memorial bench on the trail itself.  There is also a spring/water seep for the horses.

Mile 77.2

GPS N 44d523'31.54"   

GPS W 116d23'15.15"

Restroom: Vault

Water: Pump

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: picnic tables 

WYE TRAILHEAD TAMARACK/RUBICON

WYE TRAILHEAD TAMARACK/RUBICON

WYE TRAILHEAD TAMARACK/RUBICON

The northern end of the trail is officially about 8 miles from New Meadows. The easiest trailhead to find in this area is the Wye campground, just north of the Tamarack Lumber Mill.  The campground has nine camp sites and three tent sites.  There are four horse corrals with adjacent water.  The camp sites include power hookups.  Reservati

The northern end of the trail is officially about 8 miles from New Meadows. The easiest trailhead to find in this area is the Wye campground, just north of the Tamarack Lumber Mill.  The campground has nine camp sites and three tent sites.  There are four horse corrals with adjacent water.  The camp sites include power hookups.  Reservations are not required but are recommended.  To make a reservation, call (208)  949-1443 (camp host) (between May 15 and October 15).  The campground closes for the season around the middle of October.


Mile 83.1

GPS N 44d58'01.02  

 GPS W 116d22'18.66"

Restroom: Vault

Water: Pump

Parking: Gravel

Other Features: Kiosk, picnic tables, bike rack, corrals, campground, water

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