Big Lost River Access Trail
- May–Sep
- best months
Big Lost River Access Trail is a 2.5- to 3-mile route on Bureau of Land Management land in the Challis Field Office of Idaho. It serves as a fishing access to the Big Lost River, and the community effort behind its development makes it a place to visit with respect for the trail itself. The trail is a shared path for both foot traffic and motorized recreation. Non-motorized visitors should stay on the trail and on private property. Motorized users can take the old road up Blaze Canyon to the Windy Devil communication tower, which is a designated OHV trail. Cell service is typically available at the site. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 83°F with lows near 50°F, while September cools to about 72°F with fewer wet days. Winters are cold, with January highs near 30°F. Mackay Fishing Access is just 0.4 miles away, and Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site offers camping about 3.9 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Big Lost River at 5.5 miles, and Lower Cedar Creek lies about 4.5 miles away.
Local outfitters
- The Sawmill Station47 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Big Lost River Access Trail
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
30° / 8°
6 wet
Feb
34° / 12°
5 wet
Mar
44° / 22°
6 wet
Apr
54° / 29°
6 wet
May
65° / 37°
8 wet
Jun
73° / 43°
7 wet
Jul
83° / 50°
5 wet
Aug
82° / 48°
5 wet
Sep
72° / 40°
5 wet
Oct
58° / 31°
5 wet
Nov
41° / 19°
6 wet
Dec
29° / 10°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mackay Lost Rvr Rs, ID, 1.1 mi away at 5,897 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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