Near Fishhook Creek Trail #186
View from the trail area.
Near Fishhook Creek Trail #186
While out early exploring the Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley, Idaho I came across this scene where the first rays of morning light accentuating the mountain peaks.
Near Fishhook Creek Trail #186
View from the trail area.

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Fishhook Creek Trail #186

5.0 (3 Ratings)
The trail not so traveled has a somewhat secret yurt at the end!
2.2
mi
Distance
245
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCommonly BackpackedFall ColorsFamily FriendlyFishingLakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekSpringSwimming
Access Issues
RXH it but avoid the Yurt to respect others using it if you did not rent it for yourself.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.18mi
Distance
245ft
Elevation Gain
13ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,811ft
High Point
6,578ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A short trail up the canyon ending at spectacular Fishhook meadow deep within the Sawtooth Mountains. This Trail is also a great way to cut over to Alpine Way Trail via Alpine-Hook Cutoff trail #39. There is this special backcountry yurt! Super views await you. The yurt was built and is maintained by Sun Valley Trekking. You can rent it privately or join a guide to explore this special yurt. Contact Sun Valley Trekking (info@svtrek.com) for more info on using the yurt, otherwise, leave it be. Sadly, this trail is often overlooked and only used to gain access to Redfish Creek - Barron Creek Trail #101 .

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