Tepee Gulch Trail #105, ID

Overview Tepee Gulch Trail is a short, steep trail up to Green Monarch Ridge. It is the shortest way to reach the summits of both Schafer Peak and Green Monarch Peak. The trail is popular with dirt bikers.


Hike Tepee Gulch Trail starts on the north side of FS-1063. There is a small sign at the start of the trail. Immediately at the start of the trail, there is a small creek flowing, but it is easy to step over. After that, the steep climb begins as the trail switchbacks uphill. Most of the straight portions of the trail are in good condition, but nearly every corner is torn up from the dirtbikes, and some are difficult to negotiate. If dry, you can get up each corner pretty much upright, but if the trail is wet, you will be sliding.Other than the eroded corners, it's a fairly nice hike uphill through the trees. Most of the views are behind you if you are going uphill. Once at the top of the trail, you will be at the junction with the trails that lead to either Schafer Peak (west) or Green Monarch Mountain (east). There's really no reason to hike Tepee Gulch Trail unless you are planning on heading to at least one of these summits. Either one is about a mile away from the junction at the top of the trail.

2025-07-01 LindaAnn