2024 Map of Elk Meadow

About this map

Challis National Forest and the peaks of the Sawtooth Range dominate this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where the settlement of Cape Horn sits at the junction of Marsh Creek and Kelly Creek. The map details a complex network of seasonal trails and backcountry routes, including the Shooting Star Ski Trl and Larkspur Trail Ski Trl, reflecting the area's modern role as a recreation hub. A distinctive geological passage at Trap Creek Narrows funnels the waters of Trap Creek toward its confluence with Valley Creek. At the foot of Elk Mtn, the wide expanse of Elk Meadow provides a break in the timbered slopes. Aviation history in this remote terrain is marked by the Silva Ranch Airport in the southeastern quadrant, while the presence of Hidden Lake tucked into the higher elevations illustrates the glacial character of the surrounding mountains.