Tyrell repairing a switch back on the Upper BV Trail 6179.1. The trail above the Upper lakes is non-motorized. YEP armored the inside and widened the bench, adding a drain ditch behind it.
Bear Valley Lake Trail
Bear Valley Lake Trail in the Lemhi Mountains was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1979. In recent years, the Youth Employment Program and the Salmon-Challis National Forest trail crew have accomplished some major trail work, and in 2020 the TRAMPS, or Trail Restoration and Maintenance Project Specialists, of the National Smokejumper Association, spent a hitch of hard work. The main Bear Valley Lake Trail to a campground at the lake can serve as a jumping off point for several other trails.
Local legend and trail hero Dave Lingle serves as the ambassador for this trail on the National Recreation Trail database maintained by American Trails.
Please let us know if you would like to be notified of upcoming work days on the Bear Valley trails, or if you have trail conditions, photos, or accomplishments to share.
For those people who love our Salmon Challis Trails and want to contribute in a different way, your donation can help us by:
· Providing match. The Salmon Challis Trails Group has been working with Lemhi County in applying for Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants and we must cover 20% of the cost. By making a tax deductible donation you, the trail user, ensure these projects move forward.
· Supporting volunteers. YEP maintains a trailer with tools for volunteers. We also provide items like T-shirts, hats, water bottles, and food at our volunteer workdays.
· Training. Donations will help us provide first aid, CPR, saw training and more to ensure the safety and well-being of our trail stewards.