Hiker Injured in Fall Near Weir Creek Trail Along Highway 12

Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the injured hiker to a local hospital.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Emergency crews in Kooskia, Idaho responded to a report of an injured hiker near the Weir Creek Trail along U.S. Highway 12 on Monday morning. The hiker had fallen several feet off the trail and was extricated from the scene and transported to a local hospital, though the extent of their injuries has not been released.

Why it matters

Hiking trails and outdoor recreation areas can pose risks, especially in remote locations, and this incident highlights the importance of proper safety precautions and the quick response of emergency services to assist injured individuals in these types of situations.

The details

According to Kooskia Emergency Services, the call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m. on Feb. 23 for a hiker who had fallen several feet off the trail near milepost 143 on U.S. Highway 12. Kooskia Ambulance, the Kooskia Ambulance Rescue Unit, and the Lowell Quick Response Unit were dispatched to the scene. Crews located the injured hiker and extricated the patient from the trail to the Weir Creek Trailhead, where they were then transported by Kooskia Ambulance.

  • The call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2026.

The players

Kooskia Emergency Services

The emergency response agency that received the initial call and dispatched crews to the scene.

Kooskia Ambulance

The ambulance service that transported the injured hiker from the scene.

Kooskia Ambulance Rescue Unit

The rescue unit that assisted in extricating the injured hiker from the trail.

Lowell Quick Response Unit

The quick response unit that also assisted at the scene.

Idaho Transportation Department

The state agency that provided assistance at the scene.

U.S. Forest Service

The federal agency that provided assistance at the scene.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of hiking safety and the critical role that emergency responders play in assisting injured individuals in remote outdoor areas.