Needles Route Trail - The trail follows a ridge for most of its length providing views of the surrounding area. The trail intersects the Dollar Creek Ridge Trail, 6 miles from its southern trailhead. Dollar Creek Ridge Trail is open to non-motorized uses only. The southern access point is marked by a sign reading ""2 GOLD FORK ROCK and GOLD FORK L.O. 1."" The designated trail begins as an old road that looks passable by car, but becomes treacherous at about .25 mile and fthe-wheel drive is necessary to go any further. The road is quite nice for hikers, horseback riders, and OHV users as it climbs gradually for two miles. A small stream separates the road from the trail and must be crossed to continue on the route. Blazes are everywhere along the trail as it climbs more steeply over sandy granite soil and bare rocks on its way to Gold Fork Rock, .5 mile beyond the road's end. Passing the Rock, the trail continues north past smaller rock outcrops that tower above the trees. About 3.5 miles from Gold Fork Rock t
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From Cascade, Idaho, Go north along State Highway 55 for 0.5 miles to the intersection with Forest Highway 22, also known as the Warm Lake Highway. Turn right onto the Warm Lake Highway and travel approximately 12 miles to Forest Service (FS) Road 497. Turn left onto FS Road 497 and drive 5.4 miles to the unsigned trailhead. From Cascade, travel north along State Highway 55 for 0.5 miles to the intersection with Forest Highway 22 also known as the Warm Lake Highway. Turn right onto the Warm Lake Highway a
The Needles Route Trailhead is a one-acre signed site with no amenities. It serves South Fork Gold Fork (#113) and Needles Route (#115) trails.
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