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2.5 miles
Distance
566 ft
Climb
-1,142 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-575 ft
Altitude change
5,484 ft
Altitude min
6,059 ft
Altitude start
5,482 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-55.8%
Grade max
59.9%
Grade min
4,124 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat

BLM138 Details

  • Activities
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Snowmobile
  • Riding Area
    Discovery Hill
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM Salmon Field Office

BLM Road 138. 2-track across the top of Golway Butte, connecting to BLM145 at the divide between Freeman and Kirtley Creeks. Very steep grades leading up to Golway Butte, with severe rutting and erosion. This road is poorly located and unmaintained.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 20, 2026 @ 1:32am (America/Boise)
Apr 20, 2026
 This road is an erosion nightmare due to poor location and steep grades and no maintenance, On the eastern end a drop of water flows down the road...
Dec 19, 2017 @ 7:52am
Dec 19, 2017
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BLM138 located?
      BLM138 is located in Discovery Hill, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Discovery Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.25421, -113.75583.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BLM138?
      BLM138 has 566 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,484 ft to 6,611 ft.
      ▼ Is BLM138 a point to point trail?
      BLM138 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is BLM138?
      BLM138 is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BLM138?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BLM138. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access BLM138? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BLM138 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is BLM138?
      BLM138 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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