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greenBlue Lower Palisades Lake Trail

  4.2 ( 9 )
  1. Areas
  2. ID
  3. …Eastern Idaho
  4. …Targhee National Forest
  5. Palisades Creek Canyon and Big Elk Creek
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4.3 mile 7.0 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 898' 274 m
Descent: -332' -101 m
High: 6,197' 1,889 m
Low: 5,594' 1,705 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 24% (13°)

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Trail shared by Jeff Fullmer

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“The most popular trail in southeast Idaho and a great beginner trail to start with for those new to hiking.”

— Jeff Fullmer
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Features Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Spring · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Keep your distance from the moose. They see thousands of visitors a year, but are still wild animals. They can sometimes be found on the trail, especially during the winter.

Description

This is an easy hike that can be done any time of the year. The snow stays compacted on the trail during the winter with all the winter use, and the only major obstacle is during the spring melt and dealing with wet shoes. This is a great option for new hikers or hikers looking for a scenic, easy outing.

Flora & Fauna

Moose live up at the lake in the summer and migrate and live close to the trailhead during the winter. Deer and mountain goats may be seen along the way as well. Pine trees and wildflowers are abundant.

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Land Manager: USFS - Caribou & Targhee National Forests Office

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Sep 19, 2018
Mike Holland
Great hike, beautiful this time of year, no wildlife ;( 9mi — 4h 00m
Jul 4, 2018
Fidelma Oconnell
Aug 22, 2017
Andrew Towle
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 9 votes

#4

in Palisades Creek Canyon and Big Elk Creek

#4226

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#4

in Palisades Creek Canyon…

#157

in Idaho

#4,226

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Experience the trail during the winter. Creates a whole new challenge.
Experience the trail during the winter. Creates…
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Taken during the "Cowbell Race Series: Soup in the Snow" event the first Saturday of every February.
Taken during the "Cowbell Race Series: Soup in…
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Experience a whole new trail hitting it in the winter.
Experience a whole new trail hitting it in the…
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Come do this trail in the winter, you'll not believe it is the same easy trail you did in the summer!
Come do this trail in the winter, you'll not be…
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Stay on the trail during the winter months. Up towards the lake it can be belly button deep if you step off the trail!
Stay on the trail during the winter months. Up…
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Stop and enjoy the view of Lower Palisades Lake after crossing the creek.
Stop and enjoy the view of Lower Palisades Lake…
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