Mileage: 7.2 miles one way
Elevation Gain: 2,500 feet
Difficulty: Hard
USGS Map: Sawtooth Mountain #83
GPS: 48 09 28.8N 115 54 10.8W
Description: Despite the name, don’t count on staying dry when you hike Dry Creek! After a rough road to the trailhead, you’ll face a creek crossing that can be difficult or even dangerous during the season’s peak runoff period. The trail ends at the Cabinet Ranger District/Three Rivers Ranger District Boundary.
Getting There: From Highway 56 milepost 12.5, turn west onto FSR 1118. Travel approximately 1.5 miles to the trailhead located at the end of the road. Ample parking is available for vehicles and horse trailers at the trailhead. The final ½ mile of FSR 1118 is very rough.
Just remember to come prepared. You’ll want to bring:
- Plenty of water. There is access to water at the creek crossings.
- Hiking Poles. The trial is steep in sections.
- A map. The trail can be hard to find sometimes.
- Long pants. Overgrown brush and downed trees can be abundant in early summer before our volunteer trail crew clears the path.
- A trowel to do your business and a bag for your trash. There is no bathroom at the trailhead so you’ll have to bury your business and pack out your toilet paper.
