Idaho Outdoor Association
Join us for a presentation by local guidebook author and Idaho Outdoor Association board member Sandy Epeldi who will tell the story of a very sobering experience in the Sawtooth Wilderness.
On June 15, 2016, an outdoor adventurer vanished without a trace into the Queens River area of the Sawtooth Wilderness. Seven years later, Sandy and his hiking partner Frank Burke happened upon some of the missing man's personal items. A few weeks later, the authorities located his remains.
Sandy will discuss his journey leading to the discovery and the events of that fateful day. He will also touch on the story of another missing hiker that has yet to be found.
See you there!
Join us for a hike to the historic Queen Mine in the Boise River Wildlife Management Area. This outing follows a rarely used trail for one mile to the mine site. The trail is overgrown, so wear pants.
We will meet at the Turnoff to Sandy Point Park at 5:45 PM, then caravan to the trailhead from there. A high clearance vehicle is needed for the final two miles of the drive.
For those who are not able to meet us by 5:45, here are the directions from Sandy Point Turnoff:
Continue up Highway 21 for 3.5 miles to Highland Valley Ln, watch for a sign indicating an archery range. Turn left on the dirt-surface Highland Valley Ln. and follow it for 1.3 miles to the archery range. Veer right and continue up the road for another mile to a trailhead parking area that will accommodate 4 or 5 cars. Park here, then walk back down the road for about 100 yards to the start of the trail. The trail starts on the left side and is marked by an old faded trail marker (43° 34' 26", 116° 3' 40"). The trail is overgrown from lack of use. We can text a map if requested.
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3401 S. Brazil St. , P.O. Box 15943, Boise, ID 83715
The Idaho Outdoor Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization.
