West Fork Hughes CR (FR 60088) in ID -- Camping Rules & Access
West Fork Hughes CR (FR 60088) in ID
Road corridorSalmon-Challis NF, North Fork Ranger District
25 mi from Salmon
Maps 6,620 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 9.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Indian Peak.
- Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 9.3 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 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 1.8 miles off.
- Indian Peak stands 1,145 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles southwest.
- Tincup Spring lies 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–50°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.