ICT Permit: Route
ICT permits are walk-up only in Idaho Centennial Trail. The route covers 995.6 miles.
This guide covers the Idaho Centennial Trail permit.
No permit fee found; the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation's own trail page states no permit requirement for the Centennial Trail.
Permit Cost
2-3 months
Duration
995.6 miles
Distance
expert
Difficulty
About ICT
A 995.6-mile trail running the length of Idaho from the Nevada border to the Canadian border, cooperatively managed by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.
The ICT route
- Distance
- 995.6 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- 2-3 months
- Difficulty
- expert
Idaho, north-south
Points along the route
- Murphy Hot Springs (Southern terminus)Mile 3, 5,882 ft
- Bruneau Canyon OverlookMile 66, 3,655 ft
- US Highway 20 (near Cat Creek Summit)Mile 128, 4,990 ft
- Virginia Gulch TrailheadMile 162, 4,838 ft
- GrandjeanMile 225, 5,224 ft
- Sawtooth region
- Highway 21 (Stanley access)Mile 244, 6,567 ft
- Lola Creek CampgroundMile 256, 6,496 ft
- Dagger FallsMile 271, 5,792 ft
- Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness
- Indian Creek AirstripMile 298, 4,660 ft
- Lookout MountainMile 328, 8,012 ft
- Selkirk Mountains
- Northern terminus (Canadian border)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for ICT?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
When is the best time to visit ICT?
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Summer through early fall, avoiding lingering snow at higher elevations in the Sawtooths and Selkirks and extreme heat in the southern desert sections.
How long is the ICT route?
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The route is 995.6 miles, as a point-to-point. Plan on 2-3 months.
How difficult is the ICT route?
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This is a expert route, extremely challenging and requires advanced skills.
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