Blue Creek (499)

Total Miles
7.4

Elevation

1238.52 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This route travels north through the Coeur d'Alene National Forest, just north of the Wolf Lodge area. It begins at Meyers Saddle and ends at Fernan Saddle, which is a large staging area with ample parking and a few intersecting trails. The road is a fairly easy climb and in decent shape. This is one of many "entrances" into the Coeur d'Alene national forest, and will lead you to a network of several other trails if you wish to venture further into the forest or combine a few trails into a loop route. This road is not maintained in winter.

Difficulty

Blue Creek Road is in decent shape although it is not plowed or maintained over winter. Some smaller ruts and wash outs exist, but any vehicle with moderate ground clearance should complete this trail with no issues.

Technical Rating

2

Access Description

This trail is north of Wolf Lodge area. Take exit 22 on I-90 and turn right onto East Frontage Road just north of the freeway. Shortly after you'll take a left onto South Wolf Lodge Creek Road, and finally a left onto South Meyers Hill Road. Blue Creek Road (499) is about half a mile up South Meyers Hill Road on the right side.