Sawtooth Association

Walker Lake

Know before you go!

STAY ON THE TRAIL

Please don’t cut switchbacks! It causes erosion, destroys vegetation, and ruins the trail. This trail has many switchbacks, please use them!

PACK IT IN; PACK IT OUT

Most of our trailheads do not have trash facilities. Please be prepared to pack out all of your trash from the trail and trailhead.

CAMPFIRES

Only use dead and down wood. Use existing fire rings and make sure your fire is out before you leave. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Check fire restrictions before you head out.

GO BEFORE YOU GO

Bury human waste 6-8 inches deep. All toilet paper and wipes must be packed out. There is a restroom at Big Boulder Trailhead

BEARS

Store your food in a bear hang or bear proof container. A fed bear IS a dead bear. Help keep our wildlife wild.

WILDERNESS

This trail enters wilderness. Make sure you are aware of all the wilderness regulations.

Stats

Trailhead: Big Boulder Trailhead

Round trip: 11.8 miles

Elevation gain: 2500 ft

Description

Hike from the Big Boulder Creek Trailhead at Livingston Mill, accessed from the East Fork of the Salmon River Road. The trail climbs up to Walker Lake which is in the White Cloud Wilderness. Enjoy exploring the White Clouds with views into the White Cloud Range and Jim McClure – Jerry Peak Wilderness. Stock are not allowed above Walker Lake.