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Elk City Wagon Road
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Nez Perce And Clearwater National Forests, Red River Ranger District, Newsome Creek, Southern Nez Perce Trail, Mountain House Way Station, Newsome Campground, Pilot Knob, Pilot Rock, Nugget Peak Trail, Sing Lee Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This historic trail is actually an old mining and wagon road that was first used around the mid 1800's to bring in supplies, workers and mail to the region. The main route is mostly hard pack with some loose chunk rock but has a few side trails to explore. The trail system is open year-round but during the winter months can be explored on snowmobiles.
The wagon road is marked and has signs showing the historical landmarks along the way. There are several access points but the common places to camp and park is at Sing Lee or Newsome campgrounds. Both campgrounds are primitive but Sing Lee has room for about 10 campers while Newsome site has space for just a few trailers. Gas, food and groceries can be found just a few miles away in Elk City.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1600 to 6200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | All | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (E) | Elk Creek Station and Cafe (208) 842-2551 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (E) | Elk Creek Station and Cafe (208) 842-2551 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | Sleepy Hollow RV Park (208) 842-2268 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (E) | Sleepy Hollow RV Park (208) 842-2268 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | Sleepy Hollow RV Park (208) 842-2268 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (E) | Elk Creek Station and Cafe (208) 842-2551 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Elk City, ID | ||
| Address | 104 Main Street, Elk City, ID 83525 | ||
| From: Elk City, ID
1) Take Hwy 14 West about 12 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto Newsome Bridge Road, continue 3 miles 3) Sing Lee Campground is on the right (east). For Newsome Creek Campground: 4) Continue north past Sing Lee Campground about .5 miles 5) Campground entrance is on the right (east). For Elk City Trailhead: 6) Take Hwy 14 to intersection for Main Street 7) Look for kiosk with pavilion and kiosk. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Nez Perce And Clearwater National Forests - Red River District 300 American River Road Elk City, ID 83525 (208) 842-2245 mailroom_r1_nez_perce@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Idaho Parks And Recreation 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID 83716 (208) 334-4197 reghelpline@idpr.idaho.gov idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Idaho OHV Sticker Info |
Elk City Wagon Road Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/3/2016 (Thanks!)
Elk City Wagon Road Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/3/2016 (Thanks!)
Elk City Wagon Road Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/29/2018 (Thanks!)
Elk City Wagon Road Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/29/2018 (Thanks!)
Elk City Wagon Road Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/3/2016 (Thanks!)
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