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About Elkhorn Yurt
The Elkhorn Yurt is conveniently located for both winter and summer trail users. This yurt is the most remote of all the Idaho City yurts. When the yurt is snow-free, guests can drive within a few hundred yards of the front door. During the winter months, guests park in Banner Ridge Park N’ Ski parking lot and ski or snowshoe about three miles to access the yurt.
Guests have direct access to over 27 miles of groomed and 20 miles of ungroomed ski trails. The 270° view to the east, south and west is spectacular, especially in the evening. From the yurt you can see Jackson Peak, Wolf Mountain, Steele Mountain, the Trinity range, Sunset Peak, and Pilot Peak. The open, rolling terrain below the yurt provides off‐trail skiers a chance to polish their skills. The nearby ungroomed Cougar trail provides access to a prime telemark skiing area. During the summer months, over 50 miles of decommissioned roads and single‐track trails can be accessed from this yurt, which is located about halfway around the Elkhorn Loop trail. Nearby, off-highway vehicle users can find trails to enjoy.
We recommend a high-clearance, all-wheel drive vehicle when traveling to the Idaho City Backcountry Yurts.
Site Amenities:
Because of the backcountry nature of the yurts, IDPR cannot guarantee that all the amenities listed below will be available during your stay.
- Sleeps 6 (one futon and two bunk beds)
- Solar powered lights
- Mountain views
- Propane cook stove (bring your own propane)
- Kitchen basics (pots, pans, large utensils, salt, and pepper)
- Dishes and silverware
- Hot water kettle
- Pour over filter stand
- Plastic cups and wine glasses
- Wood stove (wood provided)
- Dining table and six chairs
- Wooden benches
- Pit toilet
- Cleaning supplies
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Outdoor fire pit (gather your own wood)
- Outdoor picnic table
- Pets welcome April 16th - November 30th
- Summer-use trails
- Winter-use trails (groomed and ungroomed)
Click through the slides below to see our summer yurt guide, winter yurt guide, summer trail map, winter trail map, and winter parking guidance.
- For the latest trail conditions, check the Idaho Non-Motorized Trails Program Facebook Page.
- Click here to check snow depths. Search for Jackson Peak or Mores Creek Summit.
- If you plan on recreating in avalanche terrain, always check the local avalanche forecast.
- Still have questions? Email the program or call (208) 514-2418.