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Enjoyable cruise along the beautiful Big Wood River.


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Map Key

19.2

Miles

30.9

KM

Doubletrack

7,293' 2,223 m

High

6,244' 1,903 m

Low

288' 88 m

Up

1,322' 403 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This gentle multi-use (non-motorized) path follows the Big Wood River from Galena to the North Fork Campground. There are many ways to do this ride- either by setting up a car shuttle and riding it in its entirety, or parking at one of the many pull-offs and enjoying specific segments as an out and back.

The trail is generally wide with a fine gravel surface and winds through wide meadows of scrub, grasses and scattered wildflowers. Aspen groves and evergreen stands alternate as the trail crosses the river repeatedly. Enjoy views Galena Peak and the impressively colored Boulder Mountains.

The trail crosses numerous side access roads- these intersections are marked by gates for safety. For the most part, the Harriman Trail stays on the south side of Highway 75, but does cross the highway near the Wood River Campground, so use caution in this area.

Contacts

Shared By:

Megan W with improvements by Steve Ferguson

Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 4 votes

#18

in Galena

#22049

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  3.5 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#18

in Galena

#880

in Idaho

#22,049

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6 Views Last Month
4,787 Since Jul 30, 2014
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Photos

Harriman Trail in the open flats.
Aug 9, 2021 near Sun Valley, ID
Wood River on the Harriman Trail.
Aug 9, 2021 near Sun Valley, ID
Harriman Trail makes a close approach to the Big Wood River
Jul 30, 2014 near Sun Valley, ID
The Big Wood River moves through beautiful landscape
Jul 31, 2014 near Sun Valley, ID
Views continue to impress all along the Harriman Trail
Aug 3, 2014 near Sun Valley, ID
Boulder Mountains form the backdrop for this long section of trail
Aug 3, 2014 near Sun Valley, ID
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Aug 9, 2021
Steve Ferguson
One-way'd it Galena-SNRA HQ. Basically a gravel grinder; some deep gravel in spots making it a little wiggly on thinner tires. Beautiful views. 18.8mi — 2h 00m
Sep 22, 2020
David Flores
Fun ride
Jun 20, 2020
H P Boyle
Most;y doubly track but some single patches. Awesome views 38.4mi — 4h 00m
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