Ten Mile Ridge Trail #157

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.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Ten Mile Ridge Trail #157.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Ten Mile Ridge Trail #157.

Best Time To Visit: Ten Mile Ridge Trail #157 is normally free of snow from late June to early October.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Since many of the creeks may be dry by mid-summer, carry a day's supply of safe drinking water. The recommended amount is one gallon per person, per day. Use a water filter that will screen for Giardia or boil all water for three minutes. Good boots or hiking shoes, raingear, warm clothing, food and water, sunglasses, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent are essential. A map and compass are recommended for all cross-country travel.

Directions: To reach Ten Mile Ridge Trail #157 from Boise, travel southeast on Highway 20. Take exit 57 to Highway 21. Follow Highway 21 northeast for 67 miles to Lowman. From Lowman, drive 12 miles east of the Lowman Ranger Station on Highway 21 to Forest Road 531. Turn right onto Forest Road 531, drive over a bridge, and veer left another 0.1 miles. After an additional 0.3 miles, follow the road straight. Pass another side road and, at 1 mile, go left at the sign for Ten Mile Trail #157. There is a stock ramp at the trailhead as well as several dispersed campsites nearby.

Attractions Near
Ten Mile Ridge Trail #157

Blue Jay Trail #149
Boise National Forest
Wapiti Creek Trail #160

Address

Lowman Ranger District-Boise National Forest

Hwy 21

HC-77, Box 3020

Lowman, Idaho 82637

Phone
General: (208) 259-3361

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