FS 536-Keating Ridge Road

FS 536/Keating Ridge Road turns North off NF221 C/FDR Grangeville-Salmon Road approximately 9.4 miles from FDR 1614/Big Salmon Road. Keating Ridge is 3.8 miles long (one way) and ties into FR 441-Nut Basin. The road is a mix of sand and dirt. There are a few minor ruts. The scenery is beautiful as the road winds through pine trees with glimpses of surrounding mountains and valleys. A chainsaw or winch on a vehicle may come in handy to remove any trees or larger limbs that could fall due to recent storms in the area. This is a fun area to explore. There are fire lookouts in the area. Some are still operated during the summer months. Some of the lookouts are ruins, but still worth checking out. The views alone are worth it! Keating Ridge Road is located in the Nez Perce National Forest and is managed by the Salmon River Ranger District.