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408 mi 657 km of trail — 4 Featured Runs

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Featured Runs in Targhee National Forest - 4

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

#1

14.4 mi 23.1 km
Upper Palisades Lake
 3
Irwin, ID
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.

#2

9.2 mi 14.9 km
Mt. Baird Out and Back
 2
Victor, ID
This is on the downhill stretch just before reaching the finish.

#3

16.3 mi 26.3 km
Gnarly Bear 25k/50k Race…
 4
Rigby, ID
Incredible fall views! Here is the typical terrain up around the towers.

#4

5.3 mi 8.5 km
Kelly Mountain Loop
 1
Rigby, ID

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
All Clear
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Dry - First 3 miles to bridge-less crossing in excellent condition.
75 days ago
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5.0 mi 8.0 km
#2 Waterfall Canyon Trail
Irwin, ID
5.0 mi 8.0 km Irwin, ID
Unknown
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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
Unknown
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4.4 mi 7.0 km
#5 Austin Canyon
Irwin, ID
4.4 mi 7.0 km Irwin, ID
Unknown
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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
Unknown
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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
Unknown
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5.9 mi 9.5 km
#9 Diamond Peak
Dubois, ID
5.9 mi 9.5 km Dubois, ID
All Clear
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Dry: only a 10 ft section of snow near the summit
69 days ago
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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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4.3 mi 7.0 km
#11 Lower Palisades Lake Trail
Irwin, ID
4.3 mi 7.0 km Irwin, ID
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90 days ago
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3.0 mi 4.8 km
#12 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
#13 Packsaddle Lake Trail #212
Driggs, ID
1.5 mi 2.3 km Driggs, ID
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3.1 mi 5.0 km
#14 Southbound
Driggs, ID
3.1 mi 5.0 km Driggs, ID
All Clear
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Dry: Clear, dry and in excellent shape!
36 days ago
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4.2 mi 6.7 km
#15 Upper Palisades Lake Trail
Irwin, ID
4.2 mi 6.7 km Irwin, ID
Unknown
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4.4 mi 7.0 km
#16 Wolverine Creek Trail #082
Victor, ID
4.4 mi 7.0 km Victor, ID
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1.4 mi 2.2 km
#17 Hawley Gulch Upper
Rigby, ID
1.4 mi 2.2 km Rigby, ID
Unknown
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17.6 mi 28.3 km
#18 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
#19 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
#20 Big Hole Crest Trail #217
Victor, ID
8.4 mi 13.6 km Victor, ID
Unknown
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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…
 3
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…
 3
Irwin, Not set (ID )
Most of this gorgeous trail is runable.

#5

Most of this gorgeous trail is runable.
 3
Island Park, ID
This is another view from the top of Red Butte – You won't have a bad one no matter which direction you look.

#6

This is another view from the top of Red Butte…
 5
Victor, ID
Packsaddle Lake can be as still as a mirror.

#7

Packsaddle Lake can be as still as a mirror.
 4
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).

#8

At the top of the ridge, this is looking toward…
 4
Irwin, Not set (ID )

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