Hilltop (FR 64017) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
Hilltop (FR 64017) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, Leadore Ranger District
56 mi from Salmon
Maps 7,142 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Salmon-Challis National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 5 mi · does not apply within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Portland Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 2.6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Portland Mountain stands 3,674 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 26–52°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.