Facility · Idaho ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Kootenai National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area is located 29 miles south of Troy off Hwy 56 on Ross Creek Rd 398. The scenic area is 100 acres in size and is home to cedar trees 1,000 years old. A 0.9 mile long accessbile loop trail will lead you along a path with informative signs of the history and ecology of the many plant and animal species native to the grove. There are no camping facilities at the cedar grove. Amenities include vault toilets and 2 picnic tables.
48.20833, -115.91472 · 48°12'30.0"N 115°54'53.0"W
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 82 | 71 | 55 | 40 | 32 |
| Low °F | 23 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 39 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 40 | 34 | 29 | 23 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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