The 900mile (1,448 km) Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT) is a scenic trail through Idaho. It winds its way through various ecosystems, from high desert canyon lands in Southern Idaho to wet mountain forests in Northern Idaho. ICT travelers will cross many mountains, streams, and rivers.
Idaho Centennial Trail
Priest Falls, the northern terminus of the Idaho Centennial Trail.
A trail connecting the Northern and Southern borders of Idaho was first envisioned in the 1980s.[3] Roger Williams and Syd Tate initially conceptualized this trail in 1986. Williams and Tate made a challenging three-month-long, twelve hundred mile journey over the entire length of Idaho during which the official route was drafted.
The ICT was designated as the official state trail[4] during Idaho's Centennial year in 1990 by the Lasting Legacy Committee of the Idaho Centennial Commission.[3] Since then, the number of hikers completing the trail has remained low.[2]
Route
The Nevada Border, the southern terminus of the Idaho Centennial Trail.
The Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT) route is along existing trails and primitive roads. Hikers typically start at the southern trailhead[2] near Murphy Hot Springs on the Idaho-Nevada border in early June when snow levels are starting to recede and travel northward through high desert with the goal of entering higher country before the heat of summer sets in. To complete the trail within this timeframe, the end of the trail at the Idaho-British Columbia border must then be reached before the snows of late September/early October.
North of the Selway-Bitterroot, the trail moves along the Idaho-Montana border on the backbone of the Bitterroot Mountains for more than 85 miles (137 km) on high ridges. Dozens of high mountain lakes along this portion of the route are frequented by anglers and sightseers.
Terrain
The trail features many climbs and descents. The Centennial Trail begins at 6,000 feet (1,829 m) near Murphy Hot Springs, descends to 2,500 feet (762 m) at the Snake River near Glenns Ferry, and then runs up and down through the mountains of Central Idaho between 3,000 (914 m) and 9,000 feet (2,743 m). The trail's low point (1,900 feet (579 m) above sea level) is along the Selway River near the Moose Creek Guard Station, after which it climbs again to altitudes of 5,000 (1,524 m) to 6,000 feet (1,829 m) in the Cabinet Mountains and Selkirk Mountains towards the northern boundary.
Controlling Agencies
The Idaho State Centennial Trail is a cooperative effort. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation provides overall trail coordination. The Bureau of Land Management manages the southern section of the trail, while the U.S. Forest Service manages the middle and northern sections of the trail. Private and other public land agencies allow trail users to cross their property for continuity.
Maps
U.S. Forest Service maps, Bureau of Land Management maps, and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 1-24,000 scale topographic hard copy maps or topographic software such as National Geographic TOPO! are recommended for planning and on-trail use. For a current map, view the Idaho Centennial Trail interactive online map.
Trail Guide
In 1998, Stephen Stuebner's Idaho Centennial Trail Guidebook was published.[6] This guidebook, although well written, is considered to be out of date by the Idaho Centennial Trail coordinator, Leo Hennessy.[citation needed]
^. Archived from the original on October 15, 2008.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Idaho Centennial Trail.
Idaho Centennial Trail interactive online map
Trail description and information from the State of Idaho Parks and Recreation
A digital representation of the ICT
Thru-hiker's journal, photos and information
Idaho Centennial Trail Blog Blog for hikers of the ICT
Idaho's Centennial Trail Outdoor Idaho DVD
January 20, 2023
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This article s tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia See Wikipedia s guide to writing better articles for suggestions March 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message The 900mile 1 448 km Idaho Centennial Trail ICT is a scenic trail through Idaho It winds its way through various ecosystems from high desert canyon lands in Southern Idaho to wet mountain forests in Northern Idaho ICT travelers will cross many mountains streams and rivers Idaho Centennial TrailPriest Falls the northern terminus of the Idaho Centennial Trail Length900 mi 1 400 km LocationIdaho United StatesTrailheadsSouth Murphy Hot Springs 41 59 46 N 115 19 06 W 41 99612 N 115 31834 W 41 99612 115 31834 Idaho Centennial Trail southern terminus North Priest Falls 48 59 36 N 116 56 25 W 48 99328 N 116 94019 W 48 99328 116 94019 Idaho Centennial Trail northern terminus UseHikingHorse ridingBikingHighest pointApprox 9 000 feet 2 743 m 1 Lowest point1 900 feet 579 m 2 DifficultyModerate to StrenuousMonthsMay to SeptemberSightsBoise National Forest Bitterroot Mountains Bitterroot National Forest Clearwater National Forest Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Gospel Hump Wilderness Nez Perce National Forest Payette National Forest Saylor Creek Bombing Range Salmon Challis National Forest Sawtooth National Forest Selway Bitterroot Wilderness Salmon River Selway RiverHazardsSevere WeatherDehydrationWildlife Contents 1 History 2 Route 3 Terrain 4 Controlling Agencies 5 Maps 6 Trail Guide 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditA trail connecting the Northern and Southern borders of Idaho was first envisioned in the 1980s 3 Roger Williams and Syd Tate initially conceptualized this trail in 1986 Williams and Tate made a challenging three month long twelve hundred mile journey over the entire length of Idaho during which the official route was drafted The ICT was designated as the official state trail 4 during Idaho s Centennial year in 1990 by the Lasting Legacy Committee of the Idaho Centennial Commission 3 Since then the number of hikers completing the trail has remained low 2 Route Edit The Nevada Border the southern terminus of the Idaho Centennial Trail The Idaho Centennial Trail ICT route is along existing trails and primitive roads Hikers typically start at the southern trailhead 2 near Murphy Hot Springs on the Idaho Nevada border in early June when snow levels are starting to recede and travel northward through high desert with the goal of entering higher country before the heat of summer sets in To complete the trail within this timeframe the end of the trail at the Idaho British Columbia border must then be reached before the snows of late September early October The ICT is located in the Sawtooth Wilderness the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness for more than 300 miles 483 km Within these areas the trail borders Middle Fork of the Salmon River and the Selway River These rivers are both designated as National Wild and Scenic Rivers a designation due largely to Frank Church for whom one of Idaho s Wilderness areas is named 5 North of the Selway Bitterroot the trail moves along the Idaho Montana border on the backbone of the Bitterroot Mountains for more than 85 miles 137 km on high ridges Dozens of high mountain lakes along this portion of the route are frequented by anglers and sightseers Terrain EditThe trail features many climbs and descents The Centennial Trail begins at 6 000 feet 1 829 m near Murphy Hot Springs descends to 2 500 feet 762 m at the Snake River near Glenns Ferry and then runs up and down through the mountains of Central Idaho between 3 000 914 m and 9 000 feet 2 743 m The trail s low point 1 900 feet 579 m above sea level is along the Selway River near the Moose Creek Guard Station after which it climbs again to altitudes of 5 000 1 524 m to 6 000 feet 1 829 m in the Cabinet Mountains and Selkirk Mountains towards the northern boundary Controlling Agencies EditThe Idaho State Centennial Trail is a cooperative effort The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation provides overall trail coordination The Bureau of Land Management manages the southern section of the trail while the U S Forest Service manages the middle and northern sections of the trail Private and other public land agencies allow trail users to cross their property for continuity Maps EditU S Forest Service maps Bureau of Land Management maps and U S Geological Survey USGS 1 24 000 scale topographic hard copy maps or topographic software such as National Geographic TOPO are recommended for planning and on trail use For a current map view the Idaho Centennial Trail interactive online map Trail Guide EditIn 1998 Stephen Stuebner s Idaho Centennial Trail Guidebook was published 6 This guidebook although well written is considered to be out of date by the Idaho Centennial Trail coordinator Leo Hennessy citation needed References Edit Idaho s Centennial Trail Coordinator a b c Idaho Centennial Trail Archived from the original on September 5 2008 a b Idaho s Centennial Trail Trail Originators Idaho Centennial Trail Blog Wild and Scenic Rivers ULA Ultralight Adventure Equipment Archived from the original on October 15 2008 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Idaho Centennial Trail Idaho Centennial Trail interactive online map Idaho Centennial Trail Trail description and information from the State of Idaho Parks and Recreation Official Trail Maps A digital representation of the ICT Ultralight Adventure Equipment Thru hiker s journal photos and information Idaho Centennial Trail Blog Blog for hikers of the ICT Idaho s Centennial Trail Outdoor Idaho DVD Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Idaho Centennial Trail amp oldid 1132786246, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
