The Jarbidge Foothills rise from the planes of southern Idaho and lead to the extensive peaks of the Jarbidge mountain range in northern Nevada. The sloping foothills extend from Salmon Falls Creek on the east to the Bruneau and Jarbidge rivers on the west, providing scenic views of southern Idaho from their crests.  Numerous trails wind through the area; however, there are no marked BLM-designated trails or facilities.  Hikers will be treated to beautiful, panoramic views and will be exposed to pristine wildlife habitat.  If you decide to enjoy a hike in the Jarbidge foothills, please pack out what you pack in and avoid close contact with wildlife.

 

 

The remote location of the Jarbidge Foothills provide pristine habitat for a plethora of animals. During the spring and fall, the foothills are used by migratory birds moving from the central mountains of Idaho across the Snake River plain down through Nevada. Mule deer, pronghorn, and elk all thrive in the sloping environment of the foothills, especially during the winter months. The Jarbidge Foothills also contain some of the largest contiguous blocks of sagebrush-steppe habitat left in the Jarbidge Field Office area, which support many sagebrush-dependent animals including sage-grouse and Columbian-sharp-tailed grouse. Visitors to the foothills area are likely to be blessed with a glimpse of wildlife in a very natural, indigenous environment.