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Yankee Fork State Park
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Bayhorse ATV Trails, Challis Salmon National Forest, Mt. Greylock, Lombard ATV Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area offers miles of marked trails that sprawl over BLM and National Forest land. The Lombard Trail starts from the Yankee Fork Visitor Center and heads west about 13 miles toward the ghost town of Bayhorse, which is a center point for more trails.
Vegetation consists of scrub and sage brush at lower elevations and mixed pine trees at higher elevations. The parking area next to the Yankee Fork State Park is open year round however the Bayhorse parking area is closed during the winter months.
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 | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | Not Recommended |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 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 | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM, National Forest, State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Challis, ID | ||
| From: Challis, ID
1) Take Hwy 93 South about 1 mile 2) Turn right (west) on SR-75, then immediatley turn right (north) into the Visitor Center. For Bayhorse Staging Area: 3) Continue west on SR-75 past the visitor center about 8 miles 4) Look for bridge crossing on the right, cross over the Salmon River 5) Turn right (east) on Centenial Flat Road, continue about 100 yards 6) Turn left (north-west) on Bayhorse Creek Road, continue about 3 miles 7) Staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Yankee Fork State Park 24424 Hwy 75 Challis, ID 83226 (208) 879-5244 lan@idpr.idaho.gov parksandrecreation.idaho.gov |
| Contact Info | BLM - Challis Field Office 1151 Blue Mountain Road Challis, ID 83226 (208) 879-6200 blm_id_challisoffice@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Salmon-challis National Forest - Yankee Fork Ranger District HC 63, Box 1669, Hwy 93 Challis, ID 83226 (208) 879-4100 mailroom_r4_salmon_challis@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Yankee Fork Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/16/2019 (Thanks!)
Yankee Fork Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/16/2019 (Thanks!)
Yankee Fork Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/16/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 75 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 5000 to 8000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Challis, ID | |
| Diesel | Challis, ID | |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | Challis Valley RV Resort (208) 879-2393 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Challis Valley RV Resort (208) 879-2393 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Challis Valley RV Resort (208) 879-2393 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Bayhorse Recreation Site (208) 879-6200 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Valley Junction (208) 879-2448 |
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