Salmon River Backcountry Horsemen
Wagonhammer
The Salmon River Backcountry Horsemen have maintained this popular North Fork-area trail system for years, making big improvements to Thompson Gulch, Big and Little Silverleads, and the main trail to Upper Wagonhammer. Within easy reach of Highway 93 North, Wagonhammer has a large parking area with room for trailers at the trailhead. A convenient connector to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Wagonhammer is alive with lupine and arrowleaf balsamroot in the spring and early summer. Equestrians, mountain bikers, and hikers all appreciate the trails in this area.
To find out about trail improvement opportunities in the area, check out the Salmon River Backcountry Horsemen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SalmonRiverBackCountryHorsemen
Priority Trail Signage
Since 2022, Salmon Valley Stewardship has been working on an agreement with the North Zone Salmon-Challis National Forest to install trail signs within the Wagonhammer trail network. These new cedar signs were made locally by Velvet Fabrication and Youth Employment Program, and have been installed throughout the trail network by local and regional volunteers, SVS staff, and Forest Service partners. Look for more opportunities to help install trail signs in spring 2025!
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.