How to drive the unpaved road to Bachelor Mountain in Idaho?

Bachelor Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.754m (9,035ft) above sea level located in Custer County, in the U.S. state of Idaho. It’s one of the highest roads of Idaho.

Bachelor Mountain

Where is Bachelor Mountain?

The peak is located north of Clayton, in the center of Idaho, within the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

Is the road to Bachelor Mountain unpaved?

The rough road to the summit is totally unpaved. It is called Lucky Boy Road. It comprises narrow parts and steep sections. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Bachelor Mountain?

Starting from Yankee Fork Road, near Custer, the road to the summit is 8.85km (5.5 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 714m (2,343 ft) and the average gradient is 8.06%.

Is the road to Bachelor Mountain open year-round?

Set high in the Salmon River Mountains, the road is not plowed in winters.

 



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