preseason training rides with payette powder guides
rustic mt. bike rides with sag wagon support, lodging and hearty meals
3 Day TourSummit – Salmon River Tour$575 71 Miles, 24miles/day avg. Leg 1McCall – Lick Creek Summit18 miles Start at Gravity Sports Elev. 5000’ Ride east from McCall up the Lake Cr. Drainage on a graded forest road, climbing 1900’ in 18 miles to the Lick Creek Summit Yurts for the first nights stay.
Leg 2Lick Cr. Summit – Burgdorf Hot Springs22 miles This ride descends 1000’ over 10.5 miles of singletrack via the 20 Mile Trail, then climbs 700’ on 5 miles of paved road to Sesech Summit, for the final 7 mile decent to a cozy cabin at Burgdorf Hot Springs, Elev. 6100’ Leg 3Burgdorf – Salmon River20 miles For the morning ride we’ll travel north for 8 miles on a graded gravel road before dropping over 4000’in 12 miles down the French Cr. Grade, to the Salmon River below. After lunch…. Option to ride or float? French Creek -Riggins Hot Springs9 miles Your choice of a flat gravel river road on a bike or a cool, refreshing Class 2 whitewater trip in a raft or inflatable kayak.
Burgdorf Hot Springs
6 Day TourSalmon River Mountains$1075 Camping $1275 Lodging 145 miles, 24 miles/day avg Climbs over 14,000’
Leg 1McCall – Lick Creek Summit18 miles Start at Gravity Sports Elev. 5000’ Ride east from McCall up the Lake Cr. drainage on a graded forest road, climbing 1900’ in 18 miles to the Lick Creek Summit Yurts for the first nights stay.
Leg 2Lick Creek Summit – Yellow Pine31 miles Start the day by descending 3000’ down the magical Lick Cr. Canyon to the confluence of the Sesech and South Fk. of the Salmon Rivers. After lunch we’ll ride another 15 miles of Fk. of the Salmon River to the small town of Yellowpine, Elev. 4850’ for a nights stay at the Alpine Village, or in the local campground.
Leg 3Yellow Pine – Edwardsburg22 miles After following the Salmon River for a couple more miles we’ll head north for a 10 mile climb up Profile Cr. to Profile Gap, Elev. 7500’. From there it’s another 10 miles downhill into Edwardsburg, Elev. 5700’ for a nights stay at the Big Creek Yurts, or in the local campground.
Leg 4Edwardsburg – So. Fk. Salmon River18 miles The next morning we’ll climb 2800’ in the First 7 miles to Elk Summit, Elev. 8670’, then drop down Elk Cr., over a vertical mile, to the South Fk. Of the Salmon River, elev. 3050’, where we’ll camp at the Shiefer Camp Ground.
Leg 5So. Salmon – Burgdorf Hot Springs25 miles Today’s the big day, climbing 3900’ up out of the canyon over Warren Summit, Elev. 6974, before dropping down to the old mining town of Warren, Elev. 6200’, for a well deserved break. Our last climb is only 600’ in the 5 miles leading up to Steamboat Summit. From there we can cruise the last 12 miles through Sesech Meadows finally arriving at Burgdorf Hot Springs for a soak and a night in a cozy cabin.
Leg 6Burgdorf – Salmon River 21 miles For the morning ride we’ll travel north for 8 miles on a graded gravel road before dropping over 4000’in 12 miles down the French Cr. Grade, to the Salmon River below. After lunch…. Option to ride or float? French Creek -Riggins Hot Springs 9 miles Your choice of a flat gravel river road by bike or a cool, refreshing Class 2 whitewater trip in a raft or inflatable kayak.
Lick Creek Road
Tour Options
Loon Lake Ride - optional layover day$150 Want to spend another night at the historic Burgdorf Hot Springs? Spend the day hiking, reading, and swimming or ride one the best single-tracks in Idaho…. The Loon Lake Loop…..24 miles roundtrip, or 15 with a shuttle to trailhead, at the Chinook Campground, 9 miles away on a gravel road. From there ride over 12 miles of awesome single-track through beautiful Idaho forest, visiting Loon Lake and Ruby Meadows, before returning to the hot springs, the last 2 miles on a gravel road.
1/2 Day Rafting on the Salmon River$75? Float from French Creek to Riggins Hot Springs 9 miles with Northwest Voyageurs, Exodus?
Lodge at Riggins Hot Springs$175? Finish it off right with a relaxing night on the river. Deluxe accommodations at the Lodge, including a gourmet dinner, hot springs and a hearty breakfast.
Vehicle ShuttleMcCall – Riggins$75?
Mountain Bike Rental $25/day? Hardtail w/ front shock from Gravity Sports
? Contractor pricing, subject to change.....call for details......?
Lick Creek Summit Yurts
LICK CREEK CYCLE TOURS RESERVATION & CANCELLATION POLICY A $200 DEPOSIT/PERSON IS DUE AT TIME OF RESERVATION. ALL TRIPS MUST BE PAID IN FULL 30 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIP, OR YOUR RESERVATION MAY BE CONSIDERED CANCELLED. IF YOUR RESERVATION IS CANCELLED, YOU’LL RECEIVE A 75% CREDIT FOR A FUTURE RESERVATION, ONLY IF WE CAN FILL YOUR SPOT. IF YOUR DATES ARE NOT FILLED YOU WILL FORFIET YOUR PAYMENT. NO REFUNDS.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE 6% IDAHO STATE SALES TAX OR 3% USFS USE FEE.
CUSTOMERS TO PROVIDE OWN: BICYCLE, SLEEPING BAG, PAD, TENT(if camping), COFFEE CUP, SAUNA TOWEL
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