Delaney Creek

About Delaney Creek

The Delaney Creek National Recreation Trail is part of a 45 mile trail network that provides access through the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The trail is 4.25 miles one way with an elevation range of 4400-6400 feet. The area has an intermingled ownership and is jointly administered with the Forest Service. The trail descends steeply from a high open ridge through dense forest and intersects with the Marble Creek Trail. Historic features include remnants of logging camps and cabins.

How to Get There

26 miles east of Clarkia, ID. From Highway 3 at Clarkia take Forest Road 301 for 26 miles.

Plan Your Visit to Delaney Creek

Heading to Delaney Creek? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)