Access for Scott Peak
From Idaho Falls, ID, drive north on I-15 to Sage Junction
(Exit 143).
Drive west through Terreton and Mud Lake
Just west of Mud Lake, you will encounter a junction, stay on 28
(right) towards Salmon, ID.
From the junction, continue on ID 28 for about 42.5 miles.
Turn right
(north-northeast) onto Nicholia Road and continue for about 3 miles
(toward the Nicholia Mine).
Turn right
(southeast) onto Road 300 and continue for about 4.5 miles.
Turn left
(east-northeast)up Scott Canyon (FR 190) and drive to where the road is blocked with a gate.
There is plenty of room to park.
A high-clearance vehicle is recommended for traveling these roads.
External Links
For information about the climbers' routes accessed from this trailhead, see the links included in the pictures' descriptions.