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Trails: Saddle Creek Trail #1776
Trail Map: Saddle Creek-High Trail Project
Itinerary: This stock-supported trip will leave from Freezeout TH, going over Freezeout saddle and camping along the High Trail on the Hell’s Canyon side, working down along Saddle Creek Trail to the Snake River.
Bring your own food and water. Trip is eligible for camping per diem.
Gear Packing List: Late Winter- Spring conditions. Stock support per person is 35lb max.
Crew Leader: Lantz Hughes
Difficulty Rating : Strenuous
You should have experience with backpacking and be in good hiking condition with broken-in and tested gear. This is a remote backcountry project, so injuries such as sprains and blisters or even extreme fatigue from not being properly conditioned can quickly become a big safety issue.
Hike: 4/5 Strenuous
Project Work: 4/5 Strenuous: --Treadwork, brushing, and logout. Digging and swinging tools, improving creek crossings. The weather in March can be unpredictable so please pack accordingly .