hike Idaho’s Centennial Trail

Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT) is a scenic trail through Idaho. It winds its way through various ecosystems from high desert canyonlands in southern Idaho to wet mountain forests in Northern Idaho. ICT travelers will cross many mountains, streams and rivers in between. …

Depending on exact route, it could be anywhere from 900-1200mi long.

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… The ICT was designated as the official state trail during Idaho’s Centennial year in 1990 by the Lasting Legacy Committee of the Idaho Centennial Commission. Since then the number of hikers completing the trail have remained low. …

On recommendation from Andy Howell, I listened to an audiocast on Practical Backpacking, an interview with Brian Frankle of ULA Packs. Brian described his own ICT from North to South.

He was happy to see few people on the Trail.

… In 1998 Stephen Stuebner’s Idaho Centennial Trail Guidebook was published. This guidebook, although well written is considered to be out of date by the Idaho Centennial Trail coordinator, Leo Hennessey. …

Idaho’s Centennial Trail is a work in progress. There are very few trail markings in the middle of the State. Route finding is essential.

Wikipedia – Idaho Centennial Trail

official website – Idaho’s Centennial Trail

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