About Needles Route Trailhead
The Needles Route Trailhead is a one-acre signed site with no amenities. It serves South Fork Gold Fork (#113) and Needles Route (#115) trails.
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Needles Route Trailhead
Donnelly, Idaho · Valley County · Facility
The Needles Route Trailhead is a one-acre signed site with no amenities. It serves South Fork Gold Fork (#113) and Needles Route (#115) trails.
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44.65619, -115.83772
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Weather at Needles Route Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
44°/30°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:25 AM ↓ 5:27 PM
Thu
Overcast
38°/23°
💧 3%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:26 AM ↓ 5:26 PM
Fri
Overcast
43°/23°
🌬 4mph
↑ 7:28 AM ↓ 5:25 PM
Sat
Overcast
51°/29°
🌬 5mph
↑ 7:29 AM ↓ 5:24 PM
Sun
Overcast
50°/31°
💧 1%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:30 AM ↓ 5:22 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Needles Route Trailhead
Heading to Needles Route Trailhead? 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
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