Since 1976, together with our staff, a three-person elected Board of Directors, partners, supporters and volunteers, we have brought affordable, accessible and quality recreation to Blaine County residents and visitors.

August 14, 2026

After an extended hot period, cooler temperatures are just what we needed. Get out on the trails and enjoy them!

If you have been in Hailey this week, you may have noticed a lot of activity in Quigley Canyon. BCRD is working on two separate projects to improve recreation opportunities there. First, BLM and BCRD are building a connecting trail from BLM’s Golden Hour to BCRD’s Quigley Loop above the Quigley pond. If everything goes well, the new trail should open later this fall. BCRD is also improving Quigley Trails Park with new sports fields and updates around the paved pump track. This project will take up to 18 months to complete so the turf has time to establish. Though there is a lot of activity around the trailheads, the trails are still open. Please stay aware and give the work crew space.

Sun Valley Company reports that all of Baldy will be closed due to helicopter activity on Saturday, August 15th. The City of Ketchum is building the Warm Springs Connector, a new trail from the Warm Springs Preserve to River Run on the west side of the river. During construction, the Bald Mountain Trail from River Run to the Traverse Trail and the French Connection cat-track will remain closed until sometime this fall.

Enjoy the trails!

Sheep

Forest Service reports:

Deer Creek Band This band is near Kinsey Creek. They will trail toward Snowslide Gulch, then toward Panther Gulch, and exit the allotment via Wolftone on 08/20.
(Trails 318 & 319)

Warm Springs Band This band is in the Castle Creek drainage. They will trail up the drainage and graze into Placer Creek. (Trails 141 & 147)

Baker Creek Band This band is grazing on the west side of Fox Peak. They will graze near the top of Alden Gulch and into the South Fork of Baker Creek. (Trails 142 & 144)

East Fork Band This band is grazing in Spring Canyon. They will trail toward Sawmill Gulch.

Lake Creek Band This band is near the top of Lake Creek. They will trail up and over the ridge into Eagle Creek.

Corral Creek Band This band is grazing up Long Gulch. They will continue to trail up Long Gulch before turning east towards Pioneer Cabin. (Trail 122, 123)

Elkhorn Band This band is at the top of Independence Gulch. They will graze into Milligan Gulch.

Cove Creek Band This band is in Finely Gulch. They will trail across Cove Creek and into Fowler Gulch.

NOTES & REMINDERS:

Stage 1 Fire restrictions are in effect.

The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

· - Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire except within a designated recreation site, or on their own land, and only within an owner-provided fire structure (see definition).

· - Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Quigley Road is reported to be closed July 8 -October 31. If you are recreating out Quigley Canyon, follow the detour signs. For questions, reach out to info@quigley-farm.org.

SNRA Headquarters will be open weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30, June 15 - September 7^th.

Boulder Bike Tour - Mark your calendars and help Celebrate Galena Lodge’s closing day with the Boulder Bike Tour on September 20^th.

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