Eagle Mountain Trailhead

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Clearwater National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,178 ft
Elevation

At mile marker 135.3 on US Hwy 12, Idaho’s Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, along the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River, a majestic wooden trail bridge forms part of the Eagle Mountain Trailhead, offering hikers, backpackers and those on horseback an opportunity to experience the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Once across the bridge (don’t forget to take some pictures!), the trail follows the river and then a ridgeline as it winds into the wilderness. Hitch rails and some parking are provided at the trailhead.

Getting there

46.41689, -115.13334 · 46°25'0.8"N 115°8'0.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.97.77.96.35.04.41.41.62.76.19.49.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Eagle Mountain Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Eagle Mountain Trailhead?
No. Eagle Mountain Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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