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Galena Lodge is a partnership project
between the Sawtooth National Forest,
Galena Lodge concessionaires and the
Blaine County Recreation District.
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Galena Lodge
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE !
Galena Lodge is a winter and summer resort
located in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Recreation
Area. Galena can thank a rich history of mining, sheep
herding and logging for much of its trail system. The
town of Galena flourished briefly as a mining
community from 1879 to 1890, with a population of
around 800. Since 1974 Galena Lodge has been a
center for outdoor recreation and Nordic skiing.
Make Your Tax-Deductible Gift to
Galena & the Trails Today
Summe r H o u r s
(mid-June through mid-September)
Galena Lodge and the Trails are community assets
in the truest sense of the word. They need financial
support from you. If you love Galena Lodge and the
Trails, consider a tax-deductible contribution to BCRD,
a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to help us care for
these wonderful community playgrounds.
During summer, the Lodge offers mountain biking
and hiking, dining, a full-service outdoor and rental
shop, weddings, youth and teen adventure camps,
corporate retreats, private parties and trail rides.
Winter brings to the Lodge Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, dining, yurt rentals and more.
9:30 am - 4:00 pm every day
Make check payable to BCRD and mail to:
Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday
NEW! Guided Mountain Bike Tours
www.galenalodge.com
BCRD • 1050 Fox Acres Road, Rm. 107
Hailey, ID 83333
Or call us at (208) 578-BCRD (578-2273)
or visit us on the web
www.bcrd.org
Lodge & Bike Shop open
Weekend Brunch Menu 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday BBQ Buffet Dinners & Wagon Rides
208-726-4010
Open Uses
Elevation Gain 1400’
Length
6 miles/9.6 km (from Lodge to Summit)
Difficulty
Easy (biking/hiking)
Getting there: From Galena Lodge: Go north on Hwy.
75 to the Old Toll Road (a modified single track) which
begins on the left side of Hwy. 75 where Horse Creek
flows into the Big Wood River. A gradual climb takes you
up to Hwy. 75. After crossing the highway, follow signs to
Galena Summit. East of Galena Summit to Lodge: The top
of the Old Toll Road trailhead is located in the pullout on
the west side of the highway, just before milepost 157 (approximately 1/2 mile north of the Alexander Ross historical
highway marker and pullout.) West of Galena Summit to the
Salmon River Basin: Drive north and west over Galena Summit, park in pullout on the right side of Hwy. 75. Cross the highway and follow the Old Toll Road (Road open to full-sized
vehicles) down to the Salmon River. Ride north to Hwy. 75
and turn right to climb the road and return to the Summit.
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The Old Toll Road, built in the11,153’
1880s and now a trail,
offers spectacular routes off both sides of the Galena
Summit.
Gladiator Pass Trail
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northern Boulder Mountains (trail not shown in its
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Elevation Gain 1200’
Length
4 miles/6.4 km
Difficulty
Intermediate (biking), moderate (hiking)
Trail MarkersYellow
Getting there: From the Lodge parking lot, head South on
the dirt road behind the Lodge. Stay left to join Senate Creek
Road. At approx. ½ mile veer right at the fork and go another
3/4 mile. At jct. turn right for a short climb, continue to intersection of the Cherry Creek loop. Travel clockwise for a mix of
single and double track down hill. Turn right at Cherry Creek
intersection, a steep road grade completes the loop. The loop
can be done either direction, or connect to the Harriman Trail
for easiest return to the Lodge.
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Elevation Gain 500’
Length
3 miles/4.8 km
Difficulty
Intermediate (biking), moderate (hiking)
Trail MarkersRed
Getting there: From Lodge parking lot pass the intersection with Psycho, staying right at the Westernhome Gulch intersection, continue on Gladiator Creek Road, fork to the right
and immediately cross Gladiator Creek. A steep road climbs
and traverses to intersection with Short Cut, stay right on twotrack which will change to single track and descend past the
yurts to Senate Meadows. Turn right to return to the Lodge.
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Features a fun roller coaster downhill ride.
Open Uses
Elevation Gain 1787’
Length
7 miles/11.2 km round trip
Difficulty
Moderate (hiking), easy (horseback)
Getting there: From the Lodge, cross Hwy. 75 to turnout. Titus Creek Road begins at turnout and travels
1.5 miles before turning into a trail. Please watch for horses
and step to the downhill side of the trail to let them pass. Titus
Lake can also be accessed from the trailhead near Galena
Summit on Hwy. 75. The 1.5 mile trail is a heavily used hiking
trail and not recommended for mountain bikes.
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The popular Galena ski trail also challenges summer bikers.
Open Uses
Elevation Gain 800’
Length
4.75 miles/7.6 km
Difficulty
Intermediate (biking), moderate (hiking)
Trail Markers
Blue
Getting there: From Lodge parking lot follow dirt road up
Gladiator Creek. At Westernhome Gulch intersection go left,
follow the blue diamonds. Road climbs, changing to single
track until loop joins Gladiator Creek Road on return.
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Open Uses
Elevation Gain 2000’
Length
10 miles/16 km
DifficultyAdvanced (biking), strenuous (hiking)
Trail Markers
Green
Getting there: From the Lodge parking lot, head south on
the dirt road behind the Lodge. Stay left to join Senate Creek
Road. At approx. ½ mile veer right at the fork and go another 3/4 mile. At jct. continue straight on primitive dirt road up
the Senate Creek drainage under Galena Peak. Gradually
climbing the left side of the drainage, a steep mining road
climb will feed into flowing single track. At Gladiator Pass
Sign-In Box go straight and follow green trail markers along
single track and through Horse Creek Meadows. Complete
the Grinder loop by joining the Psycho Loop. Or turn left at
the Sign-In Box and head down stream to the Lodge.
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Mountain bike trails at Galena Lodge follow dirt roads,
9,433’
single track trails
and cross-country ski trails. Trails are
marked with colored 4-inch diamonds, a different color
for each trail. Galena’s trails are used by sheep, horses
and wildlife, as well as bikers and pedestrians. Please be
especially alert to the presence of animals and courteous
to their handlers. Be aware that some routes are open to
motorized vehicles, and remember to follow the
Trail Etiquette when riding on these trails.
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Features classic mountain bike single track, old mining
sites and cabins, thick stands of tall trees, wildflowers,
abundant wildlife and breathtaking views.
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Elevation Gain 160’
Length
1.9 km
DifficultyEasy/Moderate
Trail MarkersYellow (snowshoe signs)
Getting there: From the Lodge, cross Hwy 75 to west side of
road. Cross bridge and walk up dirt double track towards historic cabins. Head left towards the corrals. Follow Titus Creek Rd
about .1 mile up canyon, look for trailhead sign on your left for
“Valley View.” This loop can be done in either direction. Follow
yellow snowshoe signs for entire trail. Watch for horses.
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A scenic short hike enjoyable for all ages.
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Open Uses
Elevation Gain 2500’
LengthVaries
DifficultyStrenuous
Getting there: Travel out Gladiator Creek Road (road is
rough, recommend parking at Lodge) two miles to a Forest
Service sign (Gladiator Trail, West Fork of the East Fork of the
Salmon River). Stay left and continue to sign-in box. Trail begins on right and follows Gladiator Creek up the drainage.
Stay left at trail junction. Gladiator Pass is 2.5 miles. It is 3 miles
to the Salmon River drainages and the trail from Pole Creek
to Germania Creek.
Galena Lodge to North Cherry to
Harriman Trail BACK to LODGE
Here is a family ride that is fun, fairly easy for the most
part,and offers the best of Galena’s views and terrain.
Open Uses
Elevation Gain 1200’
Length
4 miles/6.4 km
Difficulty
Moderate to easy
Getting there: From the Lodge parking lot, head south
on the dirt road behind the Lodge. Stay left to join Senate
Creek Road. At approx. ½ mile veer right at the fork and go
another 3/4 mile. At jct. turn right for a short climb, continue
to intersection of the Cherry Creek loop. Turn Left at North
Cherry Creek. Follow trail downhill until intersects with Cherry
Creek Loop. Stay straight out to Hwy. 75. Cross highway and
look for yellow markers that will take you across the Big Wood
River. Turn right on Harriman Trail and head back to Lodge.
The Harriman Trail
See separate map and description on the other side.