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Partners in Success

Winter Trail Information

Banner Ridge Trails & Map

Gold Fork Trails & Maps

Trail System Map

Whoop-Um-Up Trails & Map

Summer Trail Information

Recommended SummerTrails & Map

Yurt Information

Winter/SummerTrail System

Leo HennessyNon-Motorized Trail CoordinatorIdaho Dept. of Parks & Recreation

The Idaho City Area trail system is one of the finestyear-round trail systems for non-motorized trail usersin the Northwest. The Idaho Department of Parks andRecreation has worked cooperatively with the U.S.Forest Service and user groups since 1977 to developa top-notch winter trail system in the Idaho City area.This was done through the Department’s statewidePark N’ Ski program. The statewide programprovides a dedicated source of funds for thedevelopment and maintenance of cross-country skifacilities.

But there is more to it than great cross-country skiing.After three backcountry yurts were constructed in thelate 1990’s, the existing trail system became popularfor mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding andsnowshoeing. During the last five years the trailsystem has doubled in size to a total of 56 miles.Each year the trails are maintained by hundreds ofvolunteers so users have the safest and best markedtrails in the state. In the summer the trail system is anaturally cool place to hike and ride because of itshigh elevation and dense forest environment. There isno cost to use the trail system and parking lots in thespring/summer/fall, but during the winter you mustpurchase a Park N’ Ski permit to park in thedesignated parking lots. Park N’ Ski and yurt rentalincome is dedicated to maintain and improve both thesummer and winter trails system.

So now, no matter when you’re in the mood to enjoythe great outdoors, the Idaho City Area trail systemhas you covered for all your non-motorized needs.We hope you find this Trail Guide useful andinformative, and that you’ll consider not just usingthe trails, but volunteering your time to help maintainthis wonderful, year-round outdoor amenity foreveryone to enjoy for years to come.

This agency’s programs and activities are operated free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, nationalorigin, gender, age, or disability, Anyone who believes they have been discriminated against or who needs furtherinformation regarding discrimination should write: Deputy Director, Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box83720, Boise, ID 83720-0065, or National Park Service, Equal Opportunity Officer (010), P.O. Box 37127, Washington,DC 20013. Cost associated with this publication are available from the Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation inaccordance with Section 60-202, Idaho Code HB366:1200/25M/43120

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The Southwest Idaho MountainBicycling Association (SWIMBA)

is a group of mountain bikerswho promote responsibleriding and enhance ridingopportunities in SouthwestIdaho. They have constructedmany of the new summertrails in the area. For moreinformation, contact:SWIMBA, PO Box 1443,Boise ID 83701.

The Treasure ValleyBack CountryHorsemen is a club ofriders who arededicated to preservingpack and saddle use.The group, which is our

newest partner, will help maintain the trail system.One of their goals is to develop additional equestrianopportunities out of the Whoop-Um-Up equestriancampground and trailhead. For more information,contact: TVBCH, PO Box 413, Nampa ID 83653-0413, Phone (208) 362-4126.

Partners in SuccessThe Idaho City Area trails and yurt system is movingforward to meet the demand of users. Sixorganizations and agencies are working hand in handto provide the highest quality program and facilitiesavailable.

The Idaho Department of Parks andRecreation (IDPR) coordinates thePark N’ Ski and non-motorizedtrails programs. IDPR also assists inpromotion, maintenance, groomingand management of the area andyurts. For more information,

contact: Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation,PO Box 83720, Boise ID 83720-0065, Phone (208)334-4199.

The Idaho City Ranger Districtmanages the land on which thefacilities are located. They providetechnical support, planning, theBeaver Creek cabin and a storagebuilding for the groomer. For moreinformation, contact: Idaho CityRanger District, PO Box 129, Idaho

City ID 83631, Phone (208) 392-6681.

The Idaho City maintenance crewplows Highway 21 and the threePark N’ Ski parking lots. For moreinformation, contact: ITD, District3, PO Box 8028, Boise ID 83707,Phone (208) 392-6681.

This association ofNordic skiersconsists of over 150families dedicated

to improving Nordic ski opportunities in SouthwestIdaho. They provide most of the volunteer support fortrail and yurt maintenance. For more information,contact: Nordic Voice, 1718 N. 17th Street, Boise ID83702, Phone (208) 344-7371.

A special thank you to numerous outdoorsporting goods stores who help by donatingtime, equipment, materials and promotionalgifts.

Volunteers building Banner Ridge Yurt

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Park N’ Ski PermitsTo use any of the three Idaho City Park N’ Ski areaparking lots, (November 15 to April 30), you mustdisplay a current Park N’ Ski permit or a Visit IdahoPlaygrounds (VIP) Pass on your vehicle. If you donot have the permit or pass, you could be cited andfined $45.00 by law enforcement officials. Park N’Ski permits can be purchased in Idaho City at Tom’sService, the Shady Lady Espresso Bar and the IdahoCity Grocery. Annual cost for the decal is $20.00 or$7.50 for a three-day temporary hangtag. In Boise,you can buy Park N’ Ski permits at most sportinggoods stores that sell Nordic skis. By law, generatedincome must be used to finance snow plowing of theparking area and maintenance of the ski or Nordicfacilities. The qualityand quantity of thewinter trails andgrooming depends onpermit sales,donations, yurtincome and volunteerhelp. Please purchasea permit andvolunteer to help sowe can continue toprovide some of the best backcountry ski/snowshoetrails in Idaho.

Status of Current SnowConditionsBecause the nearest person lives 17 miles away,providing up-to-date snow conditions is alwaysdifficult. IDPR has a designated Snowline (208-334-4180 Ext. 403)for the IdahoCity Park N’ Skiarea. Thegroomer operatorusually updatesthe Snowline lateThursday andFriday. Pleasenote that theconditionsprovided on the

Winter Trail InformationSnowline or printed in the Idaho Statesman’s IdahoOutdoors magazine may not be completely accuratedue to printing deadlines and fast-movingsnowstorms. In general, if it is 45 degrees F or lessand raining in Boise, it is snowing at the Park N’ Skiareas.

The Idaho Department of Transportation plows thehighway continually during daylight, except in heavysnowfalls that may be dangerous to their personnel.The parking lots are generally plowed, but underheavy snow conditions the Department ofTransportation’s top priority is to keep the road open.In any case, it is wise to drive a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle and to carry a shovel to digyourself in or out of the parking lot. The parking lotsare most likely to be plowed just before the weekend.For current road conditions, contact the IdahoDepartment of Transportation’s Road Report at (208)336-6600. Do not park on Highway 21.

GroomingOver 28 miles/45 kilometers are groomed. Groomingis generally done before the weekend and holidays

from the first week in December to the secondweek in March. A diesel-powered Pisten Bully 150is used to till and pack a 10-foot wide path. Thesnow cat is equipped with a front blade, rear snowtiller and a hydraulic track setter. The trails aregroomed for both skate and diagonal stride skiers.

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behind the Banner Ridge toilet. Snowshoers areencouraged to use the Whoop-Um-Up Park N’ Skitrails. The recent growth of snowshoe use on thegroomed ski trails to yurts is causing conflict between

skiers and snowshoers. Snowshoers are damagingthe mechanically set ski tracks. In order to reducethe friction, we ask that you follow the trailetiquette recommended on pages 6-7.

Beginner SkiersBecause of the changing topography, opportunitiesfor beginner skiers are limited to only a few milesof the entire 56-mile system. It is recommendedthat first-time skiers ski the groomed Gold ForkLoop at the Gold Fork Park N’ Ski lot counter

clockwise to the first intersection of the LodgepoleLoop and return (2.2 miles one way) or ski theungroomed .6 mile Pilgrim Loop at the Whoop-Um-Up Park N’ Ski lot.

SnowmobilesOverall, the Idaho City Park N’ Ski areas arerelatively free of snowmobiles. Only theWhoop-Um-Up Park N’ Ski parking lot is ashared-use lot. Snowmobilers are notrequired to have a Park N’ Ski permit butthey do contribute to the cost of plowing theparking lot. A major snowmobile trail passesthrough the lot from the Atlanta area toLowman/Idaho City. The Wagon, Valley andWhoop-Um-Up trails cross or parallelportions of the snowmobile trail. Please

respect the snowmobiler’s right to recreate in the area.The snowmobilers have assisted us in development ofthis area, and a good relationship is developing withthem.

RiskYou are responsible for injury to yourself and otherpersons and damage to property that results from theinherent risks of skiing, snowshoeing andsnowboarding including (but not limited to):variations in weather, terrain, surface or subsurfacesnow or ice conditions, cornices, avalanches, poorvisibility, bare spots, rocks, sand, trees and otherforms of forest growth or debris, and wildlife.

Telemarking/SnowboardingIf you enjoy long slopes of untracked premiumpowder, you have come to the right place. Fewpeople know of the great telemark slopes located justout of view fromHighway 21. Theyurts and groomedtrails provide easyaccess to at leastthree excellentareas. The mostpopular area islocated about 1.5miles up theElkhorn Trail onthe north slope of Banner Ridge. Another telemarkarea is located .6 mile east of the Elkhorn yurt, justoff the Cougar Trail. This remote area offers bareslopes facing in all directions. The third area islocated about half way around the Gold Fork loop.At the half way point, continue west on an unmarkedroad for about .7 miles until you view telemarkheaven. Please be aware thatavalanches can occuranytime, and you shouldeducate yourself in propersafety procedures beforeattempting these slopes.Carrying an avalanchetransceiver, shovel andavalanche probe poles arerecommended for alltelemarkers and snowboarders.

SnowshoeingThe fastest growing winterrecreational activity issnowshoeing. Snowshoersare welcome on allgroomed and ungroomedNordic ski trails. TheSnowshoe trail wasspecifically developed forsnowshoers. This 1.5 mileloop is accessed from theBanner Ridge Park N’ Skiparking lot. It starts just

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♦ A slower skier should step to the side of thetrack when being overtaken by a faster skier.

♦ Do not litter or leave human waste near thetrail or water course.

♦ Park vehicle to maximize available space.Please do not park on State Highway 21.

DogsDogs are not allowed on the groomed ski trails.Because of health concerns, dogs are not allowed ator near the yurts. The snow surrounding the yurts ismelted for drinking water. Dogs are welcome onungroomed ski/snowshoe trails such as the Whoop-Um-Up trail network and the Snowshoe trail locatedat the Banner Ridge parking lot. We ask that dogowners remove all dog droppings from the ski trailsand leash or control their dog at all times. Incidenceshave occurred in the past where dogs get in the wayof skiers and cause them to crash.

Trail EtiquetteGeneral♦ Control your speed based on ability, terrain,

visibility and traffic.

♦ Ski so as not to endanger others. Keep polesclose to body when other skiers pass.

♦ If you stop to talk or rest, please step out ofthe ski track.

♦ In case of a fall, clear track without delay. Anydepression left in the snow should be filledwith snow and leveled so as not to create ahazard for others.

♦ Do not walk or snowshoe on mechanically orhuman set ski tracks.

♦ Keep to your right upon meeting an oncomingskier. A climbing skier should yield the right-of-way to a descending skier.

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Safety Tips

♦ Bring the equipment noted on thechecklist provided.

♦ Wear fleece, wool or polypropyleneclothing to keep warm, dry andcomfortable.

♦ Avoid danger by skiing in areas whereyou are capable of skiing safely.

♦ Ski in recommended direction of travel.

♦ Do not ski alone. Plan your trip accordingto the weakest skier’s ability.

♦ Stay tuned to local weather forecasts.

♦ Avoid avalanche areas by staying on themarked trail.

♦ On a map, show friends where you planto go. Tell them when you expect toreturn.

Recommended WinterEquipment List

q Map and Compassq Hatq Waterproof Matchesq Gaitersq Candle/Fire Starterq First Aid Kitq Sunglassesq Gloves/Mittensq High Energy Foodq Sunscreenq Waterq Camera and Filmq Small Flashlight w/Extra Bulb & Batteriesq Extra Clothingq Whistleq Lightweight Plastic Tarpq Knifeq Nylon Cordq Duct tape

SnowshoesBecause of the recent growth of snowshoeing at theIdaho City trails system, IDPR has received numerouscomplaints relative to damage done by snowshoers ontrails groomed primarily for skate and traditionalNordic skiers. The skier’s complaints are primarily intwo areas. The first is that snowshoers are damagingthe mechanically set traditional ski track (two parallelgrooves) by walking on top of them. Traditional skierslike smooth parallel ski tracks so they can glideefficiently and not have to concentrate on keeping theskis from crossing. The second complaint is thatsnowshoers and walkers are walking in the center ofthe ten-foot wide groomed/packed track. This smoothcenter portion of the trail is used by skate andtraditional skiers when snow plowing down steepdescents. Because metal cleats are attached to thebottom of most snowshoes, snowshoers are leavingsmall chunks of snow in the center of the trail. Whenthese snow chunks freeze and thaw overnight theymake it nearly impossible for skiers to snow plow(brake) down the trail without crashing. We ask thatsnowshoers walk on the opposite side of themechanically set parallel ski tracks on the smooth,groomed/packed portion of the trail. Please snowshoeas close as possible to the edge so as not to negativelyaffect skate and snow plowing skiers. We also askwhen you travel in groups that you snowshoe singlefile, not side by side.

Skate Skiing

The trails are being groomed/packed ten feet wide toallow a skate lane next to a mechanically set parallelski track. Because of the narrow roads on which wegroom we cannot widen the groomed/packed track toallow skating skiers the full width skate lane that theyneed when climbing hills. When climbing hills, manyskate skiers are going beyond the current skate laneand breaking down the edge or crushing the parallelset ski track (two grooves) thus causing complaintsfrom the traditional style Nordic skiers. We ask thatskate skiers be considerate by taking smaller stridesthat do not damage the parallel set ski track.

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Winter Trails

The Banner Ridge Park N’ Skiarea is located 23.5 milesnortheast of Idaho City onHighway 21 near the BeaverCreek Summit,approximately a two-hourdrive from Boise. The systemis comprised of at least sevenloops, each providing aunique experience. The trailsare marked by 5" x 7" bluereassurance diamonds (blueblazes) at regular intervals.The loops have been ratedMore Difficult or Most Difficultunder good snow conditions. Allloops have short steep sections withsharp turns requiring advanced skiingtechniques.

Elkhorn Loop (7.3 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 4.5 hoursElevation gain: 700 feetGeneral information: Groomed

If you travel clockwise, the first 1.2 miles is a steepclimb to an open-ridge top. The ridge provides anexcellent view of the South Fork of the PayetteRiver Canyon and Sawtooth Mountains. The trailcontinues along the ridge for about .6 mile and thenenters rolling meadows and forest. Halfway around,the trail starts a gradual descent with a steep sectionand sharp turns the last .3 mile.

Alpine Loop (6.5 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 4 hoursElevation gain: 700 feetGeneral information: 2.5 miles ungroomed

If you travel clockwise, theAlpine loop follows theElkhorn loop for 3.4 miles.The Alpine Loop then cutsacross the middle of theElkhorn loop. The ungroomed2.5 mile Alpine trail section isrelatively flat with the last .5mile a steep downhill to theElkhorn trail.

Banner Loop (1.9 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 1 hourElevation gain: 447 feetGeneral information: Groomed

The counter clockwise loop follows the Elkhorn looptrail with a steep 440-foot climb to the turnoff at .9mile. The return loop provides scenic views of the

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the Snowshoe loop. The recommended direction oftravel is counter clockwise. If you travel counterclockwise, turn right and follow the blue diamondblazes up the hill following an old roadbed. After youtravel .4 miles, you will see the ridgeline through aforest of large Ponderosa pines. Then travel off theold roadbed and follow the blue blazes nailed to thePonderosa pines a short distance cross-country to thetop of the ridge line. At this point you will find asignpost. From here turn left and continue along theridgeline. You will be following an old skid road as itwinds you south around a small 30-foot high-forestedknob. Continue past the knob about .2 mile until theblue blazes direct you off the ridge line left and crosscountry down into a creek drainage. (For those wholike off-trail exploring through rolling open meadows,continue along the ridge line a short distance and thenback track.) Once you get into the creek drainage thetrail will once again follow an old roadbed. Continuedown the road and drainage until you come to a groveof aspens and a fork in the roadbed. At this point youwill be about 100 feet north of Highway 21. From thispoint turn left up the hill. Travel about 400 feet untilyou arrive at the intersection you encountered earlier.From there turn right and descend 80 feet in .2 mile tothe starting point.

Lowman Valley to the north. The final .6 mile followsa wooded drainage down to the parking lot.

Cougar Trail (3 miles)

Rating: Most DifficultApproximate travel time: 2 hoursElevation gain: 280 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed

This trail provides a route to an excellent telemarkslope near the Elkhorn yurt and serves as an alternatetrail between the Banner Ridge and Elkhorn yurtsother than the groomed Elkhorn trail. The closest wayto access the trail is to follow the Elkhorn trailclockwise 1.8 miles to the Cougar trail intersection.Start by traveling on the Cougar trail following theridgeline east for .5 miles. Then locate a markedsignpost along the trail and turn right. Follow the blueblazed trail through rolling forested country for 2miles until you come to the first of two bridges. Fromthe second bridge you will climb .4 mile until youintersect the Elkhorn trail.

Snowshoe Loop (1.5 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 1 hourElevation gain: 375 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed for snowshoers

The trail’s primary purpose is to provide snowshoerswith the opportunity to snowshoe in an area not oftenused by Nordic skiers. The Snowshoe trail loop startsnext to the Banner Ridge Park N’ Ski area toilet andswitchbacks steeply up the draw behind the toilet.From the toilet the trail climbs about 80 feet in

elevation inabout .2 of amile to thefirstintersection.From thisintersectionyou cantravel eitherdirection tocomplete

“While out on a walk we saw a foxwatching us right by the “Wolf Crossing”sign. A fun adventure for our young family!In August we are planning a trip to theElkhorn yurt.”

Skyline Journal6/26/99

A skier returning to the Banner Ridge yurt after telemarkingon the nearby slopes.

Paul Dawson telemarking on the slopes near theBanner Ridge yurt.

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The Gold Fork Park N’ Ski area is approximately a 1hour and 45 minute drive from Boise. The area islocated 20 miles Northeast of Idaho City on Highway21. The trails are comprised of one long groomedloop and three shorter cutoff loops. The trail ismarked by 5" x 7" blue reassurance diamonds (blueblazes) at regular intervals. The loops have been ratedMore Difficult or Most Difficult under good snowconditions.

Gold Fork Loop (5.1 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 3 hoursElevation gain: 496 feetGeneral information: Groomed

If you travel clockwise, the trail starts left with ashort, steep climb out of the trailhead. The routefollows a forested drainage, which climbs graduallyfor about 1.6 miles. Approximately .4 mile past theDouble Dip cutoff, the trail climbs steeply for about300 yards. The next .5 mile is somewhat level andprovides many good viewpoints. The trail between theDouble Dip and Lodgepole cutoffs descends quicklywith some sharp turns. Just past the Lodgepole cutoff,the trail starts a long 2.2 mile gradual descent to thetrailhead.

Lodgepole Loop (3.9 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 2 hoursElevation gain: 336 feetGeneral information: .3 mile ungroomed

The Lodgepole loop follows the Gold Fork loop trailthe first 1.4 miles. At 1.4 miles turn right on theLodgepole trail cutoff and ski up steep terrain on anungroomed track for .3 mile. At this point, you willconnect into the groomed Gold Fork loop. Turn rightand it is a gradual 2.2 mile descent to the trailhead.

Double Dip Loop (4.6 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 2.5 hoursElevation gain: 496 feetGeneral information: .4 mile ungroomed

The Double Dip loop follows the Gold Fork loop trailfor the first 1.6 miles. At 1.6 miles turn right on theDouble Dip trail cutoff and ski up steep terrain on anungroomed track for .4 mile. At this point, you willconnect into the groomed Gold Fork loop. Turn righton the Gold Fork loop trail and descend 2.6 miles tothe trailhead.

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Moose Loop (3.5 miles)Completion Date Scheduled for Fall 2001

Rating: Most DifficultApproximate travel time: 2.5 hoursElevation gain: 420 feetGeneral information: 1.3 mile ungroomed

The Moose loop travels counter clockwise followingthe Gold Fork loop trail for the first 2.2 miles. At 2.2miles turn left on the ungroomed Moose trail. Aftercontouring around a 100 feet tall knob, the trailgenerally follows a ridgeline. About .5 mile from theGold Fork parking lot the Moose trail descendssteeply on switchbacks and enters the trailhead behindthe toilet.

Summit Trail (4.7 miles)

Rating: More difficultApproximate travel time: 3 hoursElevation gain: 580 feetGeneral information: Groomed

This trail provides a route from the Gold Forkparking lot to the Whoop-Um-Up parking lotvia the groomed Beaver trail and theungroomed Wagon trail. Out of the GoldFork parking lot, the first .3 mile climbs120 feet up a drainage to the firstintersection of Summit and Skyline trails.Summit trail turns right and climbs about456 feet in 1.8 miles to the secondintersection of Summit and Skyline trails.

The scenic views to the south include SunsetMountain and Pilot’s Peak. Continue on for about 1mile on somewhat level ground on the wooded northslope until you climb a steep 40-feet-high pitch to aforest plantation, and then gradually descend throughsmall open meadows to a hairpin turn. The trail willthen descend steeply for about 1 mile to theintersection of Summit and Beaver trails. Turn right ifyou wish to go to the Beaver Creek Cabin or Whoop-Um-Up parking lot. Turn left on Beaver trail to accessthe Elkhorn or Ralph’s trail.

Skyline Loop (4.3 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 2.5 hoursElevation gain: 656 feetGeneral information: Groomed

This trail is easily accessed from the Gold Forkparking lot via the first .3 mile of the Summit trail.From the first Summit/Skyline intersection, continueleft up the drainage. At 1.6 miles you will reach theSkyline/Ralph’s trail intersection. Continue climbing.3 mile on the Skyline trail until you top out and havea view overlooking a long south-facing meadow. Atthe meadow you can view the mountains to the south.Then continue about .3 mile down the meadow

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generally descending and you can travel continuallydownhill to the Gold Fork parking lot via the Skylinetrail. From the Beaver/Ralph’s trail intersectionfollow Ralph’s trail .2 mile and 80 feet up in elevationto the high point. From there follow the blue blazesimmediately downhill for .9 mile and 300 feet untilyou intersect the Skyline trail. Ralph’s trail is verysteep at the top and bottom and has at least one sharp180 degree turn which is difficult to ski.

Ridge Trail (.7 mile)Completion Date Scheduled for Fall 2001

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 15 minutesElevation gain: 75 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed

This trail was designed asan ungroomed ridgelineshort cut between BannerRidge trail system and theSkyline trail. To use thistrail, start at the 180-degree turn on Ralph’strail. Continue straightthrough the 180-degreeturn and follow the Ridgetrail until you intersectthe Skyline trail, which isat its highest point.

through small pines and aspens to the secondintersection of Summit/ Skyline trails. Turn right onSummit trail and descend 2.1 miles to the Gold Forkparking lot.

Beaver Trail (6.7 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 4 hoursElevation gain: 1,020 feetGeneral information: Groomed

It is recommended that this trail be accessed from theBanner Ridge parking lot and skied downhill fromElkhorn loop to the Beaver Creek Cabin. Then ski 1.3miles on ungroomed trails to the Whoop-Um-Upparking lot. A shuttle vehicle at the Whoop-Um-Uplot is recommended, as youare about 800 feet lowerand 5.5 miles by highwayfrom your starting point atthe Banner Ridge parkinglot. The Beaver trail startsat the Elkhorn loop anddescends gradually along acreek in a remote valley for4.2 miles until you reachthe intersection of theBeaver/Summit trail. Thetrail makes a short 40-footclimb and then descendssteeply for about .6 mile. Itthen continues on through meadows on almost levelground for 1.9 miles to the Beaver Creek Cabin, itsend point.

Ralph’s Trail (1.1 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 45 minutesElevation gain: 380 feetGeneral information: Groomed

This trail is a groomed connection between the EastGold Fork and Banner Ridge trail systems. The bestway to use this trail is to start at the Banner Ridgeparking lot and follow the Elkhorn and Beaver trailsuntil you intersect Ralph’s trail. This way you will be

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Twenty-eight miles of trails are groomed 10 feet wide with a Piston Bully.

A skate skier on the Summit trail.

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Some verse from the yurt

“I was asked out to a yurt . . . perhaps to get fit.Of yurt knowledge you know . . . I’m somewhat of a twit.my forte’ you see . . . is sailing my sloop.So I questioned a kid, he said, . . . “Yurt is yak poop.”This didn’t sound right, sleeping . . . in yak produced dirt.To try to stay warm how “deep” . . . must be the yurt?

So I looked in my book and . . . I found without doubtYurts are round tents for people . . . who trek round about.

We packed up our stuff. . . adjusted our load.Straight up several miles, . . . two & two tenths I am told.

We got to the yurt . . . we opened the doorWe’ve skied so hard . . . my toe nails are sore.

I looked in the yurt and said . . . “Oh what a palace”This place is the nicest between. . . Lowman & Challis.

We unloaded our gear and. . . made up our cots.I noticed the list of to do’s . . . & do not’s.

So building a fire was . . . one of our choresStep 2 gave us problems. . . there’s no two by fours!

The four of us went. . . for an afternoon skiIt was Ron & Michelle & Marion & Me.

Went up Summit Trail. . . maybe a mileThen back to the yurt. . . to party a while.

That night it was clear. . . temp less than twentyWe’re warm in the yurt. . . snuggled up to our honey.

Saturday came lets go to. . . the yurt at the topThe one up on Elkhorn. . . It’s a skip & a hop.

The weather was snowy. . . as we trudged up the hillThe tracks that we left were. . . beginning to fill.

Ate lunch at the top. . . before our all downhill slideBut the snow was too sticky. . . my skis gave me no glide.

Got back to Skyline. . . about 3 p.m.Eight visitors were there,. . . only 1 of them men.

Had a great dinner that night. . . Itailian cuisineStill snowing outside. . . or is this a dream?

Woke Sunday morning to fog. . . snow, sound of birdsThis truly is God’s country. . . perhaps say some words?

We’re packing our stuff. . . we’ll be leaving here soonI’d much rather stay. . . until late afternoon.

Down hill to the truck. . . should be a breezeSticky snow is no problem. . . I’ve glide waxed my skis.

A few things of this Yurt. . . I think should be saidThe view is sublime. . . you can’t beat the bed (wellmaybe?)From the stove & its heat. . . that you know is the bestto the john with a view that’s. . . out back to the west

This Yurt is for all to enjoy. . . & hold dearIf we all lend a hand. . . we can come back nextyear!”

Skyline Yurt JournalFebruary 1998

The Skyline yurt after a snowstorm.

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left and uphill past the two Upper Lamar trailturnoffs. Just past the second turnoff, the trailbecomes steeper. It reaches its high point abouthalfway around. The trail then descends a steepnarrow chute. About .5 mile from the trailhead, itlevels off. About 300 yards from the trailhead, thereis a wooden bridge to cross.

Upper Lamar Loop (1.6 miles)

Rating: More difficultApproximate travel time: 45 minutesElevation gain: 360 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed

The trail starts on the west side of Highway 21. Skileft for .3 mile on the Whoop-Um-Up trail until youreach the first Upper Lamar trail turnoff. Turn leftand ski uphill until reaching the high point on theloop, then continue down a steep grade until youintersect the Whoop-Um-Up trail. Turn right and skidownhill .6 mile on the Whoop-Um-Up trail to theparking lot.

The Whoop-Um-Up Park N’ Ski area is about a oneand a half hour drive from Boise and is located 18miles Northeast of Idaho City on Highway 21. Thereare two loops on the west side of the highway andthree on the east side. All loops are ungroomed.Snowmobilers share the trailhead parking lot. The skiand snowmobile trails separate immediately, leavinglittle chance you will encounter a snowmobile on theski trail. The ski trails are marked by 5" x 7" bluereassurance diamonds (blue blazes) at regularintervals. The trail loops are rated Easiest and MoreDifficult under good snow conditions. Many loopshave short, steep sections with sharp turns requiringadvanced skiing techniques.

Whoop-Um-Up Loop (2 miles)

Rating: More difficultApproximate travel time: 1 hourElevation gain: 480 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed

The trail starts on the west side of Highway 21. Ski

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Pilgrim Loop (.6 mile)

Rating: EasiestApproximate travel time: 30 minutesElevation gain: 120 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed

The Pilgrim trail is theshortest loop in the IdahoCity Park N’ Ski areacomplex. It starts on thesoutheast side of theWhoop-Um-Up parkinglot and travels in a loopthrough dense woods andsmall meadows. Youmust first ski sections ofthe Pilgrim trail to accessLower Lamar, Wagon andValley trails.

Lower Lamar Loop (2miles)

Rating: More difficultApproximate travel time: 1 hourElevation gain: 200 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed

The loop starts on the southeast side of the parkinglot. Turn right at the first intersection and follow thePilgrim trail for about .2 mile until you come to asecond intersection. At this point, turn right up theside slopeand travel .4mile to wherethe traildivides toform a loop.Continuearound theloop until youreturn towhere youwere. Ski .6mile back tothe trailhead.

Valley Trail (.7 mile)

Rating: More difficultApproximate travel time: 30 minutesElevation gain: 200 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed

The Valley trail starts off theLower Lamar loop trail. Atthe Lower Lamar/Valley trailintersection, ski downhillthrough dense woods about.5 mile until the terrainflattens out. Then turn leftbefore intersecting thesnowmobile trail andparallel the snowmobile trailfor .2 mile until youintersect the Wagon trail.You must turn left on theWagon trail if you wish to

return to the Whoop-Um-Up parking lot. A right turnwill take you across the snowmobile trail to theBeaver Creek Cabin.

Wagon Trail (1 mile)

Rating: More difficultApproximate travel time: 1 hourElevation gain: 140 feetGeneral information: Ungroomed

The trail’s primary purpose is access from theWhoop-Um-Up parking lot to the Beaver CreekCabin/groomed Beaver trail. The trail startsapproximately halfway around the Pilgrim trail loop.From the Pilgrim/Wagon trail intersection, ski downthrough the Edna Creek campground across the EdnaCreek road, which is a groomed snowmobile trail inthe winter. Then make a short 140-foot climb towhere the trail intersects Highway 21 at a narrow roadcut. Take your skis off, and walk 100 feet next to theroad through the road cut. Climb the right bank, andski downhill about .5 mile to the Beaver Creek Cabinand Beaver trail starting point.

Ray Johnson and Kim Monnier breaking trail on the LowerLamar Loop.

Each parking lot has an information center andtoilet.

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Non-motorized Use

Over 56 miles of marked two-track forest roads andsingle-track trail are available to mountain bikers,equestrians and hikers at no charge. Many of the trailsused in the winter make excellent summer trails,except the lower half of Banner trail which is wet andmarshy. Because of the trees and high elevation (5200to 6500 feet), it is always 10-20 degrees cooler thanBoise. Summer trails are marked with 5" x 7" bluereassurance diamonds (blue blazes) at regularintervals. A map showing the summer trails is locatedin the center of this guide. Please note that single-track Lehn’s Loop, Ridge and Moose trails are not yetcompleted. We anticipate these new trails will becompleted by the fall of 2001. The US Forest Serviceis completing the environmental review process(NEPA) for the Ridge and Moose trails this spring.

Motorized Use Restricted

Under the current Boise National Forest travel plan,ATVs and motorcycles are allowed on all designatedroads in the area except during big game huntingseason. The only roads in the area open during the biggame hunting season are the Banner Ridge, BannerMine, China Fork/Gold Fork and Kemper Ranchroads. No motorized traffic is allowed on the oldrehabilitated roads that have been ripped up and waterbarred. Access to the yurts from an open road must beby foot, pack animal ormountain bike.

Risk

You are responsible forinjury to yourself and otherpersons, and damage toproperty that results from theinherent risks of skiing,snowshoeing, horsebackriding, mountain biking,hiking, including but notlimited to, variations inweather, terrain, surface or subsurface snow or iceconditions, cornices, avalanches, poor visibility, barespots, rocks, sand, trees and other forms of forestgrowth or debris, and wildlife.

Summer Trail InformationTrail EtiquetteGeneral

♦ Stay on trail and don’t cut switchbacks,take short cuts or create new trails.

♦ Be considerate of fellow trail users.♦ Avoid muddy trails.♦ Remove obstacles from trail when

possible.♦ Avoid deliberately disturbing wildlife,

especially during calving and fawning inthe spring. Observe from a distance.

Hikers

♦ Move off the trail when meeting lessmobile users.

♦ When meeting horseback riders, step asidethe trail, downhill if possible, and talk in anormal voice to the riders. This calms thehorses.

Mountain bikers

♦ Ride under control. Travel at a safe speedconsidering the terrain and the possibilityof meeting others.

♦ Use caution on blind corners.♦ Announce your presence with a bell or

greeting and pass slowly, especially whenapproaching equestrians.

Equestrians

♦ Stock tied directly to a tree destroys treesand turf. Use hitch lines or the hitchingrails at the yurts.

♦ Keep horses at the yurts only as long as ittakes to unpack and pack them. Then hitchor pen them at the designated site near theyurt.

♦ Clean up all manure and hay at yurts,trailheads or loading areas.

♦ If possible, use pellets in lieu of hay orsuspend hay in netting from hitch line.

♦ Never tie horses within 200 feet of thecreeks or springs.

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WildlifeViewing

The area is rich with wildlife. Often trail users seelarge ungulates such as elk, deer and moose.Occasionally a bear, coyote, fox or mountain lion isspotted. Squirrels and grouse are plentiful. It is likelya wolf or two is in the vicinity. In the large creeks youwill find rainbow trout, bull trout and tailed frogs.

Courtesy and Safety

One of the main reasons trail and yurt users come tothis area is for wildlife viewing. In order for the areato continue to have abundant wildlife you should dothe following: Control your dog. This is especiallyimportant during elk calving season, which runs fromearly spring until early July. Do not approach elkcalves, deer fawns and/or other infant animals even ifthey are alone. The mother will eventually return tothem. Be careful around moose, which sometimes liketo use the groomed winter trails. Do not pressure themto move off the trail, as they will charge. Werecommend that you back down the trail out of sightand wait a few minutes until the moose meanders offthe trail. In the summer we usually have 5 or 6 bearsightings on the trails. In all cases the bear high-tailedit into the woods. To date we have had no conflictswith yurt users and bears. To be on the safe side werecommend that you keep a clean camp at the yurt anddispose of all dirty water in the gray water system. Allfood should be packed out of the yurt when you leave.Please do not feed any animal including thechipmunks. A portion of the trail system is locatednear creeks that contain bull trout. Bull trout are listedas threatened under the Endangered Species Act and,like other aquatic biota, are sensitive to extra sand andsilt in the stream. To reduce stream bank erosion,which adds sand and silt to the stream, we ask thatyou use the bridges instead of fording the stream.Your respect for wildlife may assist us in futureexpansion of the yurt and trail system.

Lehn’s Loop (3.3 miles)Completion Date Scheduled for Fall 2001

Rating: EasiestApproximate travel time: 45 minutesElevation gain: 200 feetGeneral: All single-track

This beginner loop starts at the top of the scenicBanner Ridge near the Banner Ridge yurt parkingspot. A high clearance vehicle is recommended todrive the two miles to the top of the Banner Ridge andyurt parking spot. From the parking spot travel onCougar trail 100 yards into the woods and then on theElkhorn trail south for .4 miles until you pass througha large aspen grove. Then turn left at a signpost andtravel downhill .2 mile to the Upper Sawmill CreekBridge. Cross the bridge and travel .1 mile to startLehn’s loop. Turn right and travel .7 miles ongenerally level ground until you intersect Cougar trail.Stay left on Lehn’s loop and travel 1.2 miles crossingthe Elk Wallow Bridge. By continually staying left onLehn’s loop you will return to the point where youstarted on Lehn’s loop. Then turn right, cross theUpper Sawmill Creek bridge a second time andintersect the Elkhorn trail after .3 mile. Turn right onthe Elkhorn trail and travel .4 mile to your point ofbeginning. The trail has grades of less than 10% andno sustained climbs over 60 feet in elevation. Theterrain is rolling, has dense stands of spruce and firsand contains numerous creeks and wetlands.

Snowshoe/Alpine Loop (6.9 miles)

Rating: More DifficultApproximate travel time: 1.5 hoursElevation gain: 860 feetGeneral: 4.2 miles single-track

The beginning point of this loop is at the BannerRidge parking lot. Begin this trip by following theSnowshoe trail, which starts behind the trailheadtoilet. Travel .2 mile up the single-track trail to the

Recommended MountainBike/Equestrian Loops:

“Came across a mother black bear and 2 cubs onthe trail into the yurt. They ran off, but be awarethat they are hanging around.”

Skyline Yurt Journal8-12-98

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first intersection. Turn right on the Snowshoe trailand travel .6 mile up to the next intersection,which is at the top of a ridge. Then turn rightand travel .6 mile on the Banner trail(generally following a ridgeline)until you intersect with theElkhorn trail. Turn left onthe Elkhorn trail andcontinue to climb until youbegin seeing spectacularviews of the South ForkPayette River Canyon fromthe scenic Banner Ridge.The official Elkhorn trailsometimes meanders offthe main drivable BannerRidge road. This diversionis necessary in the winterbecause drifting snow obliteratesthe main road in the winter. Youcan follow the drivable BannerRidge road until you reach thehighest point. From this point youwill see a sign post directing you toturn right off the drivable road onto a closed road thatparallels the drivable one. Stay on this closed road forabout .2 of a mile until you come to the firstintersection of the Cougar and Elkhorn trails. Turnright on the Elkhorn trail and travel 1 mile on rolling,forested terrain to the second Cougar/Elkhornintersection. Continue on the Elkhorn trail .6 mileuntil you arrive at the Alpine trail turn off. Turn rightonto the Alpine trail and travel gradually downhill 2.5miles until you intersect with the Elkhorn trail. Turnleft and travel .6 mile downhill to the Banner Ridgeparking lot.

Wayout Loop (11.0 miles)

Rating: Most DifficultApproximate travel time: 3 hoursElevation gain: 1100 feetGeneral: 2.1 miles single-track

The starting point for this loop is at the Banner Ridgeparking lot. The first part of this route is the same asthe Snowshoe/Alpine Loop noted above. Pleasefollow those directions until you reach the second

Cougar/Elkhorn trail intersection. At the secondCougar/Elkhorn trail intersection turn left on to theCougar trail. Travel .2 miles until you come to theintersection where the Wayout trail starts. Soon theWayout trail turns into a single-track trail along aridgeline. At about 1 mile you will reach a drivableroad. Turn right and travel 1.7 miles downhill througha burned area. You will then intersect with the Beavertrail. Turn right on the Beaver trail and travel on theroad along Little Beaver Creek. You will then come tothe Beaver/Ralph’s trail intersection. Continuestraight up the hill for .2 mile until you reach the highpoint which is marked with a Ralph’s/Twister trailsignpost. At this point turn right off Ralph’s trail ontothe Twister trail and travel 4.1 miles along thiscontouring road until you reach Highway 21. Thenturn right and travel 200 yards on the highway to thepoint of beginning at the Banner Ridge parking lot.

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For decades, only the most experiencedbackpackers, skiers, hunters and outdoorsenthusiasts could venture into thebackcountry during the winter months andknow how to survive the elements andhazards. Sleeping in tents and snow caves,bundled in specially made sleeping bags, andcarrying only the most essential gear, thesefolks were the only witnesses to arguably themost spectacular snow-covered mountainscenery in the world. That is, until now.Since 1996, people who love winter sportsand activities have had the opportunity toenjoy the backcountry with a safe, secure,and warm home base—a yurt—to return toafter a day of skiing, snowshoeing orsightseeing along the Idaho City Area trailsystem. Today, there are three yurts available to rent.

The Banner Ridge yurt is located at 6500 feet on ahigh scenic ridge overlooking the South Fork of thePayette River drainage and Sawtooth Mountains. Itwas constructed in the fall of 1996 and is the favoritefor telemark skiers because of the good powder andlong, open slopes. Access in the winter is 2 miles andup 680 feet from the Banner Ridge parking lot. In thesummer you can drive within 300 yards of the yurt ona high clearance vehicle Forest Service road.

The Elkhorn yurt is located about halfway around theElkhorn loop trail and is accessed from the BannerRidge parking lot in the winter. It is the most remoteof the yurts and is the place to get away fromeveryone. It provides access to untouched telemarkslopes in the winter and good single-track mountainbike trails in the summer. In the winter you musttravel 3 miles and climb 800 feet to get to the yurt. Inthe summer you can drive within 1 mile of the yurt ona high clearance vehicle Forest Service road and thenhike or ride rolling terrain with little elevation gain.

The Skyline yurt is accessed out of the Gold Forkparking lot in the winter and is situated just off theSkyline trail. Its spectacular setting and view of theBoise Mountains make it popular in both summer andwinter. In the winter and big game hunting season it isa 600-foot climb in 2 miles to the yurt. In the spring/summer you can drive on a Forest Service road within

.5 miles of the yurt and then you will have to climbabout 200 feet in elevation.

What is a Yurt?

Derived from the Russian word “yurta,” a yurt is adomed, circular, Mongolian-style tent with a plywoodfloor, hardwood lattice sidewall and a clear plexiglassskylight. This fully insulated shelter is designed towithstand high winds and heavy snow loads. It has aframed-in lockable wood door and windows withscreens and storm flaps. Covered entirely bywaterproof canvas, the yurt is an aestheticallypleasing and comfortable place to stay, even in thedead of winter.

Why Stay in One?

The yurt offers furnished comfort and security, withthe solitude of backcountry camping. With bunk bedsthat sleep six, table and chairs, kitchen cabinet,propane lantern and stove, outhouse toilet, woodburning stove (with wood), cooking pots, plates, cups,and utensils and nearby water, the yurt is a warm,cozy place to stay on those snowy or rainy trips. Itprovides a cool, pine-scented experience during thesummer and is an inviting place to use as a base campfor exploring the 56 miles of summer trails at yourdoorstep. Just bring your sleeping bag, food,appropriate gear for the season and that book youwant to finish reading.

YURTS: Comfort in the Backcountry

The Trinity Mountains are the backdrop for the Elkhorn yurt.

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Reserving Your Yurt

A yurt can be reserved atthe cost of $60.00 pernight for groups up to sixand $72.00 for winterweekends and holidays. Anadditional $10.00 or$12.00 fee per night perperson will be charged forgroups over six. Maximumnumber of people allowedat a yurt site is 12.Reservations are made ona first-come, first-served basis inperson or by telephone. Fullpayment of all nights must be madeat the time or within 7 working daysof reservation. Your reservation isnot final until payment is made andthe reservation form is complete.Holidays and weekends are usuallyreserved months or even a year inadvance, so register early if youwant a specific date. Yurts arereserved from 1:00 pm the dayof the reservation to 1:00 pmthe next day. The maximumlength of stay in any one yurt isfive (5) days.

Planning the Trip

It is important for you to make acareful and honest evaluation ofyour party’s abilities. If you have any doubts of your

ability to undertake a yurt tour, we recommend thatyou first go on a professional guided yurt tour in theBoise, Stanley or Sun Valley area. When planning,please note that the yurt is a pack-in/pack-out, no-smoking facility, and pets are not allowed in thewinter. Because of the remote location of the yurt,users are required to help with maintenance (such ascleaning) to ensure that the yurt is in good conditionfor the next group. For your convenience, a yurtmanual has been developed to help you organize atrip. The manual covers: tips on planning a trip;safety considerations; rules and regulations; opening/closing procedures; suggested personal and group

equipment list; a copy of thereservation procedures; a copyof the reservation form; and aguide for each yurt outlininghow to find it, distances,elevation gain, equipmentprovided at each yurt and a map.If you would like to check onyurt availability or receive acopy of the yurt manual, please

contact the Idaho Departmentof Parks and Recreation, POBox 83720, Boise ID 83720-0065. Phone: (208) 334-4199.If you would like to quicklyview the yurt manual, visit ourwebsite atwww.idahoparks.org andclick on yurts or cross-countryskiing.

Beaver Creek Cabin Rental

The Idaho Ranger District rents a backcountry, two-bedroom cabin for $45.00 per night (year-round). Thetwo-bedroom cabin is accessed by a 1-mile ski trailfrom the Whoop-Um-Up parking area in the winterand is a .5 mile drive off Highway 21 in the summer.A wood stove heats the cabin. Firewood, cookingequipment and a propane cooking stove is provided. Ifyou would like to reserve the cabin, contact the IdahoCity Ranger District at (208) 392-6681.

Yurts are stocked with eating andserving supplies.

The Elkhorn yurt with five feet of snow on the ground.

Skiers packing supplies the easy way.

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Of Historical Interest

The Idaho City Park N’ Ski area is locatedin the historic Banner Mining District.Placer mining started along the CrookedRiver in 1863. Pits and tailings are stillvisible as are some ditches and wagonroads. On July 6, 1864, a rich silver veinwas discovered at Banner that created muchexcitement. A rush of 200 prospectorsoccurred in August of 1864. Theydiscovered about 50 new veins. In a fewweeks, the towns of Banner and Eurekawere established. Mining continued atBanner until 1921. Silver production totaled$3 million during that period. Several of theski trails follow the roads and trails built toserve the mines. The original Banner mineis located about 4 miles east of the BannerRidge parking lot.

The Future

The future expansion of the Idaho City trails and yurtsystem depends on the income generated by the yurtrentals, sales of Park N’ Ski permits and volunteerlabor. For years the public has been demandingadditional yurts and trails. Recently IDPR submitted arequest to the US Forest Service, who manages theland, for additional yurts and a few more miles ofsingle track trail. Long-range plans includeconstruction of a total of six yurts evenly spaced toallow yurt-to-yurt trips. We also envision a winterwarming shelter on the Elkhorn loop, additionalsnowshoe trails, two new Park N’ Ski lots andexpansion of existing parking lots and more miles ofsingle-track trail for summer use.

Volunteers Needed

Many special events are held each year to promoteand improve the trails and yurt system.

♦ Coordinate parking and act as hosts for theJanuary Cross-Country Idaho Free Ski Day.

♦ Do slide programs on the trails/yurts forcommunity education and other occasions.

♦ In July help haul and split wood for the threebackcountry yurts.

♦ Build three new 20-foot long bridges on theCougar Trail and Lehn’s Loop.

♦ Man a booth at the annual ski swap and otherspecial events.

♦ In the winter, ride along on the Snowcat onThursday and Friday for safety reasons andassist the Snowcat operator in fueling andpreparing the groomer for operation.

♦ In early September participate in the annualvolunteer work weekend at the Beaver CreekCabin. Work includes trail brushing/marking,yurt maintenance and new trail development.

If you would like to help, contact the Nordic Voicevolunteer coordinator, Ralph McAdams, at 344-7371,or Jan Joseph, IDPR yurt coordinator, at 334-4180Ext. 232.

Volunteers building the first bridge across Sawmill Creek.

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Important PhoneNumbers

Idaho City Area

Boise County Sheriff(208) 392-4411

Medical Emergency(800) 632-8000

Idaho Road Report(208) 336-6600

Idaho City Ranger District(208) 392-6681

Idaho Dept. of Parks and Rec.(208) 334-4199

Idaho City Park N’ Ski Area Snowline(208) 334-4180 Ext. 403

Nordic Voice Ski Association of Southwest Idaho(208) 344-7371

Treasure Valley Backcountry Horsemen(208) 362-4126

Help us make future decisionsThe agencies and organizations involved in this trail system would like your input as to future improvements which could be made.Noted below are items that have been mentioned for improvement. We ask that you check the items you wish to see in the next 3years.

♦ More summer single-track trail for bikers, equestrians, andhikers

Preferred locations

♦ Additional yurts (Preferred locations): Near Whoop-Um-Up lot West side of Gold Fork lot 4 miles out on Banner Ridge road Near Beaver Creek Summit Other sites

♦ Warming shelters (Preferred locations): Halfway around Elkhorn Loop Other sites

♦ Other improvements or changes you wish to see:

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♦ More marked snowshoe trails (Preferred locations): Beaver Creek Summit area China Fork Creek area Other site

♦ More or larger winter Park N’ Ski parking lots(Preferred locations): Beaver Creek Summit Banner Ridge lot expansion China Fork Creek road Beaver Creek FS Cabin road Other sites

oDogs allowed in winter on some groomed trails.

Please return to: Non-Motorized Trails Coordinator,Idaho Dept. of Parks and Rec., PO Box 83720, Boise ID83720 or fax to (208) 334-3741.

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