INDEPENDENCE CREEK
EVENT TYPE: Day hike, backpacking, equestrian, fishing
DISTANCE: 38 miles RT
ELEVATION: 1700 verts
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
MAPS: IPNF, Lakeview, Faset Peak, Cathederal Rocks topos
GPS: West Trailhead 47°53’50” N 116°25’14”N 116°25’14” W
East Trailhead. 47°52’58” N 116°12’48” W
CDA River Ranger District: 208.752.1221
SHOSHONE COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 911 FIRST or 208.556.1114
DISTANCE: 38 miles RT
ELEVATION: 1700 verts
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
MAPS: IPNF, Lakeview, Faset Peak, Cathederal Rocks topos
GPS: West Trailhead 47°53’50” N 116°25’14”N 116°25’14” W
East Trailhead. 47°52’58” N 116°12’48” W
CDA River Ranger District: 208.752.1221
SHOSHONE COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 911 FIRST or 208.556.1114
DESCRIPTION:
WE HAVE ADDED THE AREAS SHERIFF’S EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR EACH TRIP WRITE UP UNDER THE RANGER DISTRICT INFO. IF AN EMERGENCY OCURRS, EVALUATE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES AND CALL ONLY IF NEEDED.
Trail #22 follows Independence Creek for much of its' length. There are 14 stream crossings. It provides access to Trails 56 (Devil Peak), 413 (Ermine Ridge), 416 (East Declaration), and 3 (Upper Independence).
Altho I’ve never hiked the whole trail, I have been told by an avid backpacker that it is one of the best in the west.
If you have hiked the entire trail, please contact Chic.
Trail #22 follows Independence Creek for much of its' length. There are 14 stream crossings. It provides access to Trails 56 (Devil Peak), 413 (Ermine Ridge), 416 (East Declaration), and 3 (Upper Independence).
Altho I’ve never hiked the whole trail, I have been told by an avid backpacker that it is one of the best in the west.
If you have hiked the entire trail, please contact Chic.
DIRECTIONS:
From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho take U.S. 95 north to Bunco Road. Follow Bunco Road east into the National Forest where the road becomes Forest Road 332 (FR332). Continue on FR332 to Weber Saddle and the junction with FR904. The trailhead is at the saddle.
From Prichard, Idaho follow FR208 (N.F. Coeur d'Alene River road) north. After it's junction with FR1554 it becomes FR6310. At it's junction, take FR3099 north near Independence Creek. From FR3099 take FR205 east to it's junction with FR332. Continue on FR332 to the trailhead near Weber Saddle
From Prichard, Idaho follow FR208 (N.F. Coeur d'Alene River road) north. After it's junction with FR1554 it becomes FR6310. At it's junction, take FR3099 north near Independence Creek. From FR3099 take FR205 east to it's junction with FR332. Continue on FR332 to the trailhead near Weber Saddle
HAZARDS:
14 Creek crossings
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Magee Historical Site, CDA River National Recreation Trail, Faset Peak, Magee Peak, and Shadiw & Fern Falls.
R & P:
Butter and Herbs Italian in Pinehurst. Pizza Factory, 1313 Club, Brooks Hotel & Restaurant, City Limits Brew Pub, Fainting Goat, Smoke House BBQ & Saloon, Wallace Brewing Co., Radio Brewing, the Snake Pit, and Moontime.
