About Eagle Mountain Trailhead
At mile marker 135.3 on US Hwy 12, Idaho’s Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, along the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, a majestic wooden trail bridge forms part of the Eagle Mountain Trailhead, offering hikers, backpackers and those on horseback an opportunity to experience the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Once across the bridge (don’t forget to take some pictures!), the trail follows the river and then a ridgeline as it winds into the wilderness. Hitch rails and some parking are provided at the trailhead.
- Managed by: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, FS
- Where: 32 mi east of Pierce, ID · 46.41689, -115.13334
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skookum Creek | Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Eagle Mtn Parking Area | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 20.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Castle Butte Lookout 4.4 mi
- Campsite · 37 mi E of Pierce 5.6 mi
- Campsite · 37 mi E of Pierce 5.7 mi
- Campsite · 31 mi SE of Pierce 7.7 mi
- Campsite · 37 mi W of Pinesdale 8 mi
- Liz Creek Cabin 8.8 mi