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Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Grabbing a day pass from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center located right at the trailhead.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Everything is very well marked.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Heading out on the North Fork Snowshoe.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Walking through the willow chutes.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The North Fork of the Big Wood River.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Snowshoeing along the North Fork of the Big Wood River.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The North Fork of the Big Wood River.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The crystal clear water of the North Fork of the Big Wood River.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
This is a beautiful trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The flat terrain makes this a perfect hike for all ages.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The snowshoe trail hugs the cross-country tracks, and your dogs are allowed to join!
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The middle section of the trail butts up along the creek at several different points and provides a variety of terrain in a short stretch.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Lifting clouds open up to amazing mountain views in the distance. Griffin Butte (8,411 ft) sits above the North Fork.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Enjoying the the North Fork of the Big Wood River.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Snowshoeing up the canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Frozen sections of the river make for some beautiful scenery.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Frozen sections of the river make for some beautiful scenery.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The North Fork of the Big Wood River.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The trail offers plenty of great river views.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Looking up toward Murdoch Creek near the final loop.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
Looking up toward Murdoch Creek near the final loop.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The North Fork of the Big Wood River.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/21/2018
The road's bridge over the creek is about two-thirds of the way into the hike.