The Little Lost River Valley
Lying between the southern end of the Lemhi Range and the Lost River Range to its west, the Little Lost River Valley is mostly semi-arid public land that provides fine recreation in the late spring and fall. It is surrounded by the highest mountains in Idaho.
Copyright © Ralph Maughan. June 1998.
The Little Lost River Valley. Wide angle view.
The Lemhi mountains are to the left.
Despite the scenic mountains, much of the valley floor has been overgrazed by cows on your public BLM lands, and the Little Lost River as a result is in horrible condition as the photo below shows.
The livestock degraded Little Lost River on BLM land. Notice the vertical
banks. Encroachment of
sagebrush and willows (left) show some signs of restoration. Photo taken
11-26-2002.
Copyright Ralph Maughan.
