Hiking and Mountain Biking
Henry's Fork Anglers Recommended Trails:
- Warm River Rail-Trail/Mesa Falls Scenic Loop
- Harriman State Park
- Bechler River Trails
- Table Rock Mountain
- Warm River Springs
- Mesa Falls
- Cave Falls
- Snake River Rim Trail
- Mill Creek Trail
Island Park and surrounding area offers a vast array of trails to accommodate all levels of hiking and riding experience.
- Warm River Rail-Trail/Mesa Falls Scenic Loop -
Scenic tour of Warm River Area, Towering Mesa Falls, And the Targhee National Forest. Located 9 miles northeast of Ashton. Tread: 5 miles of rail-trail, 3.4 miles of doubletrack, 6.3 miles of paved road.
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- Harriman State Park -
Lies within an 11,000-acre wildlife refuge in the greater Yellowstone Eco System. Moose, Elk, and Sand hill Cranes are common, as is North America's largest waterfowl, the Trumpeter Swan. Known as one of the best fly-fishing streams in the nation, the Henry's Fork meanders for eight miles through Harriman. Over 20 miles of trails are available for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing. Guided horseback tours are offered by:
Dry Ridge Outfitters, 1 208.558.7433
Season: All YearHours: 7am-10pm daily
Fees: $4 per vehicle/day, $20 per bus
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- Bechler River Trails -
Located in the Southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park. You will need to go through Ashton, Idaho heading east towards Warm River on Hwy. 47. Turn east on Cave Falls road. It is approximately 24 Miles from Ashton. Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback riding are abundant If the many accessible waterfalls aren't enough, adventurous hikers can spend weeks happily bushwhacking to the numerous cascades hidden in side canyons or on isolated sections of the main streams that the trails do not reach.
[return to top]- Table Rock Mountain -
Located east of Driggs, Idaho not far from Alta, Wyoming. Be warned This hike is difficult and children are not recommended. The hike starts at 4,000 feet up and the Summit is 11,000 feet. Table Rock's summit offers a view of the Grand Teton approximately a mile away which towers an additional 2,000 feet above Table Rock.
[return to top]- Warm River Springs -
Approximately 5 miles east of Upper Mesa Falls on Targhee forest Road #150. This is a fun mountain bike adventure. The springs cascade down the side of the caldera. This is the beginning of Warm River a great little fly-fishing stream.
[return to top]- Mesa Falls -
From this byway in the Targhee National Forest you can hear the thunder of both Lower and Upper Mesa Falls as the Henrys Fork of the Snake River drops into pools below. These are two of the last undisturbed waterfalls of consequence in the west. Lower Mesa Falls is 65' high and viewed from high above the falls. Upper Mesa Falls is 112' and has viewing platforms, restrooms and a visitors center. This byway is 28.7 miles; it is closed in winter and groomed for snowmobiling and Nordic skiing.
[return to top]- Cave Falls -
Cave Falls is only 20 feet high but reaches 250 feet across the Falls River in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park. It is accessible by road from Ashton and is a popular starting point for hikers.
[return to top]- Snake River Rim Trail -
Just on the other side of the river canyon from the South Fork Lodge is the long river canyon single track trail. This trail follows the incredible canyon of the Snake River for a very long stretch and usually is done as an out and back rather than a loop. Exciting views of the river canyon await as you climb away from and then descend back to the rivers edge.
[return to top]- Mill Creek Trail -
Near the entrance to Teton Canyon, about six miles west of Driggs,, Mill Creek Trail climbs north all the way up to Grand Targhee Resort. The climb is long and steep and the downhill is the downhill is fast and fun. You can create a loop by including Ski Hill Road.
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