Hornsquatch, if I wanted to back-pack into big sand lake in the Selway, just to the west of Hamilton, do you think it would be easiest to go over Blodget (sp) pass or come in from Elk Summit in Idaho ? I know the pack from elk summit is 8 miles one way but there is also a substantial dirt road getting to elk summit. Hamilton and driving west to the trail head may be quicker and an easier hike. What do you think ?
