About White Clouds Wilderness Area
Idaho is home to some of the newest Wilderness in the nation including the beautiful Boulder-White Clouds complex of central Idaho. These protected areas, designated in August 2015, preserve approximately 276,000 acres of high mountain backcountry with crystal lakes and abundant wildlife. The BLM manages 450 acres in the White Clouds Wilderness. This mountainous and dry area features hiking, fishing, hunting, and equestrian use, as well as opportunities to just get away and enjoy some solitude, great vistas and the natural environment with minimal impacts. Little Boulder Creek Trailhead is located 20 miles down East Fork Road. The trail traverses the White Clouds Wilderness Boundary along Little Boulder Creek before entering the wilderness into the scenic Chain Lakes area. The trail locate
When to go
Weather data & source
Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data
Plan your visit
White Clouds Wilderness Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.
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