Trail Creek Canyon & Pass
A trip over Trail Creek Road is not for the faint of heart. There is a reason that heavy vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers are not allowed on this "trail". The gravel, basically non-maintained roadway is closed during the winter months, but is plowed open when warmer weather comes back to the area. A steep incline north of Sun Valley, the road makes its way up the mountains and into the Big Lost Valley area to the east. more info
For a heart-stopping thrill, try the scenic route between the Sun Valley area and the Big Lost Valley known as the Trail Creek Road. For locals, this road is used as a shortcut to U.S. 93 and access to Mackay and Challis, Idaho.
The rough, gravel – barely two lane – roadway has steep drop offs and is often plagued with rockslides and/or washed out areas. Only passable during the summer, the road is closed by double-digit feet deep show during the winter. Many times during the winter, the road is also damaged by dirt and rock avalanches. Opening the "trail" each spring generally takes 4-6 days and a concerted effort by a large road grader and its driver.
The sights and solitude of the canyon pass are well worth the trip, but make sure that the driver keeps his eyes on the road!
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