Cress Creek Nature Trail

Hiking trail · Idaho Falls / Tetons · Trailhead near Ririe, ID

1.2 mi2 kmLoop

≈259 ft≈79 mElevation gain

5,295 ft1,614 mHigh point

55 minEstimated time

ModerateA loop that ends where it starts. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Bureau of Land Management, Cress Creek Nature Trail

Trailhead: Cress Creek Trailhead

Off South Snake River Road, near Ririe, ID

Coordinates: 43.65933, -111.71851

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Overview

Cress Creek Nature Trail is a loop hike of 1.2 mi / 2 km near Ririe, ID. Expect about 259 ft / 79 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,295 ft / 1,614 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 55 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 5,039 ft / 1,536 m · high 5,289 ft / 1,612 m

Nearby

Aspen Grove InnCampground · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Mountain River Ranch RV Park/CampgroundCampground · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Bureau of Land Management.