Silver Creek Summit Trailhead

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,950 ft
Elevation

The Long Fork Silver Creek / Bitter Creek Trailhead has a large parking area with two sign boards for separate trails.

The two trailheads share the same parking area - the Silver Creek Summit Trail and the Long Fork Silver Creek / Bitter Creek Trail.

Getting there

44.38225, -115.76163 · 44°22'56.1"N 115°45'41.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.73.73.82.72.21.50.50.51.02.13.95.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 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 Silver Creek Summit Trailhead

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

Camping near Silver Creek Summit Trailhead

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

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