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Targhee-Caribou Forest Service |
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| Link to trails and activities in the Targhee Caribou Forest. Click on the "more" link under "Trails for all users" |
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3726 Hwy 20 Island Park |
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208-558-7301 |
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Sawtell Peak / Marie Lake Trail |
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| The trail is located 7.5 miles north of Island Park Ranger Station. From Highway 20, turn west on Sawtell Peak Road and drive for approximately 13 miles up the mountain. Sawtell Peak Road climbs 3,440 feet in elevation to the top of the peak. The trailhead is 1.7 miles below the peak marked at a bend in the road. Sawtell Peak #165, 4.2 miles long, is a non-motorized trail that climbs up to the Continental Divide and then drops down into Rock Creek Basin. Lake Marie is at the end of the trail. This trail offers great views of the valley floor, mountain peaks and wildlife. Sawtell Peak is open mid-June through September depending on snow levels.
Special attractions include views into Idaho, Wyoming and Montana with such highlights such as the Yellowstone Caldera, Henry’s Lake, Island Park Reservoir, Red Rock Lakes and the Centennial Mountains. A variety of wildflowers are plentiful throughout the summer. Elk, deer, bear, moose and birds of prey may be seen in the area. Hunters frequent this trail during hunting season and hikers are advised to wear blaze orange during this time.
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Island Park Idaho |
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Continental Divide Trail |
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| Continental Divide Trail along the Centennial Mountains between Idaho and Montana. |
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Hwy 87, Island Park Idaho |
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Lionhead Trail |
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Location: Gallatin National Forest, in between West Yellowstone and Island Park, Idaho
Type: Mountain Bike Ride or Hiking
Rating: Experienced
Mileage: 14 miles
The Lionhead Loop Hike/Ride is a 14 mile advanced trail. Meadows brimming with wildflowers in summer, stunning views down into Hegben Lake make the 2,500 feet of climbing worthwhile.
The trailhead is located 7 miles east of West Yellowstone off of Highway 20. Turn right onto Denny Creek Road and drive 1.5 miles to the trailhead. The trail begins as an ATV trail and it is a good stiff climb for about 3 miles along Trail #217 where there is a fantastic view down into Hegben Lake. Go past a gate in the road and then turn left onto another small two track past meadows of wildflowers and the face of Lionhead Mountain looming to the west. Another 2.5 miles of climbing will bring you up to 8750 feet and around the shoulder of Lionhead Mountain. You are near the Continental Divide and the Idaho border. Then it is a fast downhill on Trail #114 before a couple of lefts onto forest roads before coming out onto Highway 20 turn left (east) and back to Denny Creek Road.
Click here to download trail map.
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