Peace Creek Trail

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Summary


Peace Creek Trail - The Peace Creek Trail crosses several tiny creeks that feed onto Peace Creek where, in spring, wildflowers such as arnica, lupine and sticky geranium carpet the meadows. About 2.5 miles from the trailhead, the trail steeply ascends a dry southern slope. To the north, granite boulders provide scenic views in three directions. The trail levels, then ascends steeply once again through ponderosa pine forests and sagebrush hillsides. The steeper sections of the trail offer views of Peace Rock and the surrounding mountains and valleys. Once the trail reaches a ridge, it levels and skirts the ridge's west side. The trail ends in a prominent saddle that offers views of the mountain ranges to the west. In the saddle the Peace Creek Trail is intersected by the Boiling Springs driveway which branches east and connects with the Tranquil Basin Trail. The driveway is signed about a quarter east of its intersection with the Peace Creek Trail. Equestrians and trail bike riders should use extreme caution o

{ Last know status: Unknown | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: September 03, 2016 }

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/boise/recarea/?recid=5068

Directions

From Boise, Idaho travel approximately 35 miles to Banks, Idaho along State Hwy 55. Turn right and proceed east on the (Banks- Lowman Highway) State Highway 17 approximately 10 miles to the Crouch turnoff. Go north through Crouch on a paved road which becomes (Middle Fork Payette River Road) Forest Service (FS) Road 698. Continue north on FS Road 698 for about 12 miles to the intersection of FS Road 671. Proceed northeast on FS Road 671 about 8 miles to the trail directional sign and park at the trailhead

General Notes

The Peace Creek Trailhead is a three-acre signed site with restroom and a loading/unloading ramp for animals.  (The ramp however is in poor condition). The trailhead serves Habit Creek (#026 in Lowman RD), Peace Creek (#026 in Emmett RD), Devil’s Slide (#034) and Sheep Jack (#039) trails. It is located near Peace Valley and Silver Creek Campgrounds.

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