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Targhee National Forest

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404 mi 650 km of trail — 4 Featured Hikes

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Featured Hikes in Targhee National Forest - 4

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Favorite Experience the trail during the winter. Creates a whole new challenge.

Upper Palisades Lake

14.4 mi 23.1 km • Out and Back • 1,726 ft Ascent 526.16 m Ascent

Singletrack Irwin, ID

( 5 )
Favorite Looking to the north at the top of Baird you are rewarded with a fantastic view of the Tetons. Pictures don't do it justice.

Mt. Baird Out and Back

9.2 mi 14.9 km • Loop • 3,934 ft Ascent 1198.94 m Ascent

Singletrack Victor, ID

( 2 )
Favorite This is on the downhill stretch just before reaching the finish.

Gnarly Bear 25k/50k Race Course

16.3 mi 26.3 km • Loop • 2,903 ft Ascent 884.7 m Ascent

Singletrack Rigby, ID

( 4 )
Favorite Lots of nice wildflowers with nice views.

Kelly Mountain Loop

5.3 mi 8.5 km • Loop • 745 ft Ascent 227.21 m Ascent

Singletrack Rigby, ID

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Trails in Targhee National Forest - 53

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6.5 mi 10.4 km #1 Targhee Creek Trail
Island Park, ID
6.5 mi 10.4 km Island Park, ID
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5.0 mi 8.0 km #2 Waterfall Canyon Trail
Irwin, ID
5.0 mi 8.0 km Irwin, ID
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40.3 mi 64.9 km #3 Yellowstone / Grand Teton Rail Trail - S Fork Rd to Warm River…
West Yellowstone, MT
40.3 mi 64.9 km West Yellowstone, MT
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0.6 mi 0.9 km #4 Red Butte Access Trail
Driggs, ID
0.6 mi 0.9 km Driggs, ID
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4.4 mi 7.0 km #5 Austin Canyon
Irwin, ID
4.4 mi 7.0 km Irwin, ID
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2.4 mi 3.8 km #6 Red Creek Trail
Victor, ID
2.4 mi 3.8 km Victor, ID
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3.0 mi 4.8 km #7 Rocky Peak Trail #230
Victor, ID
3.0 mi 4.8 km Victor, ID
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3.3 mi 5.3 km #8 Vacation Canyon Trail #118
Irwin, ID
3.3 mi 5.3 km Irwin, ID
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4.3 mi 7.0 km #9 Lower Palisades Lake Trail
Irwin, ID
4.3 mi 7.0 km Irwin, ID
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12.2 mi 19.6 km #10 Big Elk Creek Trail #097
Irwin, ID
12.2 mi 19.6 km Irwin, ID
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3.0 mi 4.8 km #11 Box Canyon Trail
Island Park, ID
3.0 mi 4.8 km Island Park, ID
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1.5 mi 2.3 km #12 Packsaddle Lake Trail #212
Driggs, ID
1.5 mi 2.3 km Driggs, ID
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3.1 mi 5.0 km #13 Southbound
Driggs, ID
3.1 mi 5.0 km Driggs, ID
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4.2 mi 6.7 km #14 Upper Palisades Lake Trail
Irwin, ID
4.2 mi 6.7 km Irwin, ID
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4.4 mi 7.0 km #15 Wolverine Creek Trail #082
Victor, ID
4.4 mi 7.0 km Victor, ID
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1.4 mi 2.2 km #16 Hawley Gulch Upper
Rigby, ID
1.4 mi 2.2 km Rigby, ID
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17.6 mi 28.3 km #17 Boundary Creek Trail
Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
17.6 mi 28.3 km Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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3.3 mi 5.4 km #18 Sheep Creek/ Little Elk Trail #100
Victor, ID
3.3 mi 5.4 km Victor, ID
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8.4 mi 13.6 km #19 Big Hole Crest Trail #217
Victor, ID
8.4 mi 13.6 km Victor, ID
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5.1 mi 8.2 km #20 N. Mahogany Trail
Driggs, ID
5.1 mi 8.2 km Driggs, ID
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Photos of Targhee National Forest - 88

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Looking to the north at the top of Baird you are rewarded with a fantastic view of the Tetons. Pictures don't do it justice.

#1

Looking to the north at the top of Baird you ar…
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Irwin, Not set (ID )
Wildflowers galore in the early summer, especially in the lower sections of the canyon.

#2

Wildflowers galore in the early summer, especia…
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Irwin, Not set (ID )
Taken during the "Cowbell Race Series: Soup in the Snow" event the first Saturday of every February.

#3

Taken during the "Cowbell Race Series: Soup in…
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Irwin, Not set (ID )
Experience the trail during the winter. Creates a whole new challenge.

#4

Experience the trail during the winter. Creates…
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Irwin, Not set (ID )
This is another view from the top of Red Butte – You won't have a bad one no matter which direction you look.

#5

This is another view from the top of Red Butte…
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Victor, ID
Packsaddle Lake can be as still as a mirror.

#6

Packsaddle Lake can be as still as a mirror.
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Driggs, ID
At the top of the ridge, this is looking toward Palisade Waterfall and Upper Palisade Lake (just around the turn in the canyon).

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At the top of the ridge, this is looking toward…
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Irwin, Not set (ID )
Red Butte offers an incredible view of Temple Peak and the surrounding area.

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Red Butte offers an incredible view of Temple P…
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Victor, ID

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