Len Connection (FR 5356) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho
Len Connection (FR 5356) in ID
A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clearwater County, ID. The road serves Sheep Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, North Fork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.9 of the 3.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 300 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Sheep Mountain stands 1,114 ft above the site, 0.6 miles east. The nearest town, Orofino, is 37 mi off.
September normals 44–65°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, North Fork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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