Targhee Creek Trail

Mapped as Targhee Creek #027

Hiking trail · Idaho Falls / Tetons · Trailhead near Island Park, ID

11.9 mi19.2 kmRound trip

≈2,192 ft≈668 mElevation gain

9,032 ft2,753 mHigh point

6 hr 5 minEstimated time

Hard6 mi / 9.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.8 mi (1.3 km) on FR 20057

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Targhee Creek (#2027)

Trailhead: Targhee Creek Trailhead

On Forest Road 57, near Island Park, ID

Coordinates: 44.67001, -111.31401

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Overview

Targhee Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.9 mi / 19.2 km near Island Park, ID. Expect about 2,192 ft / 668 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,032 ft / 2,753 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 5 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 6,946 ft / 2,117 m · high 9,032 ft / 2,753 m

Nearby

Fs 1791Hiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.