Gladiator Creek
Explore old pioneer cabins and prepare yourself for a steep climb on this mountain trail.
- Location: Boulder-White Clouds
- Status: Proposed Wilderness
- Distance: 4 miles round trip
- Elevation: 2,200 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Maps: Sawtooth National Forest, SNRA, Ketchum & Fairfield District; USGS Horton Peak
- More information: Day Hiking Near Sun Valley
Note: Only hikers in good physical condition should attempt this hike. Sign in at the registration box and begin your hike. Walk through a small stream and follow the trail. At about ½ mile, there’s a fork in the road marked by a trail sign. The fork to the right leads to two old cabins you can explore if you would like. If not, continue the hike up the rocky canyon. The climb is very steep and ends at about 9800 feet.
Directions
From Ketchum, drive 25 miles northwest on highway 75 to the Galena Day Lodge parking area. From Galena Lodge, drive up Gladiator Creek Road for 2 miles. Here you will see the trailhead for the Gladiator trail.
