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Trail Report: Sept. 12, 2025

Somehow, we are already approaching mid-September. This is when we start to feel bigger temp drops in the evenings and start to add a jacket to our layers when we head out in the mornings. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather forecast and sunrise/sunset times so you are not caught out on the trails unprepared. As temps cool and we start to get more precipitation, expect wildlife to start moving lower into the valley. One user reported seeing a moose on the Wilson Gulch Trail, near the creek crossing in the trees.

Sections of Sun Valley's multi-use path have been closed this week for asphalt sealing starting on Monday, September 8th. The project is scheduled to be complete today, September 12th. Please click HERE for the notice and a map of the closures. If you have any questions, please reach out to Street Supervisor Bill Whitesell at 208-622-4438, ext. 116.

Items of note:

Seasonal Motorized travel and eBike restrictions began on August 30^th on the following trails: Big Peak/East Fork Peak #076, Castle #140, Placer #141, Adam’s Rib #145, Osberg #147, Barr #168, Oregon Gulch #183, & Fox Peak Connector #938.

Galena Lodge closing day is this Sunday, September 14^th

Sun Valley Company reports lift access on Baldy ended on September 7th.

Sawtooth NRA HQ and Stanley Ranger Station is closed for the season.

Sheep-

Sheep are still in the valley. Check summertrailink.org for current reported sheep locations. Keep in mind land managers do their best to provide accurate sheep locations, however, consider these locations and dates as a suggestion of where the sheep will be. Always stay aware of your surroundings.

Forest Service reports:

Warm Springs This band is grazing in Placer Creek. They will graze back towards Castle Creek. (trail 141)
East Fork This band is in a small drainage between Spring Canyon and Sawmill Gulch. They will continue to graze up the East Fork drainage towards Sawmill Gulch.
Lower Hyndman/ Elkhorn This band is moving to Johnstone Creek. They will graze northeast towards the North Fork of Hyndman.
Corral Creek This band has shipped out of the allotment.
Fisher-Gray’s This band is high up in between Porcupine Creek and Fisher Creek they will continue graze in this area throughout this week. (Trail 172)

Sept. 12, 2025

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