Ten Mile Ridge Trail #157

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Panoramic views from the top of the ridge on Ten Mile Ridge Trail #157 include views of the Sawtooths to the east. The only source of water on this trail is at the trailhead, so be sure to take plenty of water. Loop-like trails can be made by using Blue Jay Trail #149 or Wapiti Creek Trail #160. This trail provides access to the Sawtooth Wilderness.

Please note that 7 miles of this 11.7 mile trail are for non- motorized use only; 4.7 miles accommodate motorized vehicles. The non-motorized portion of this trail begins by following an old road from the trailhead to a footbridge that crosses Ten Mile Creek. The trail continues upstream for three-quarters of a mile where there is a fork. Trail users will take the left fork to begin a strenuous elevation climb. The trail begins at 4,440 feet in elevation and climbs onto Ten Mile Ridge at 7800 feet.; a gain of about 3,400 feet over the first 5 miles. The going gets easier here where the trail follows Ten Mile Ridge. At 6.7 miles, the trail intersects the Blue Jay Trail #149 and is open to motorcycles. Continuing east along the ridge, the trail intersects Wapiti Creek Trail #160 at 11.7 miles, where it becomes non-motorized before entering the Sawtooth Wilderness at 0.6 miles past the intersection.