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This information is a public record of the 1979 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.

Palisades Creek Trail

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    5.7 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

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Back country guide and pack string near Palisades Lower Lake. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
Back country guide and pack string near Palisades Lower Lake. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.

A group of hikers meet a horseman on the trail. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
A group of hikers meet a horseman on the trail. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
Palisades Creek Trail above the campground and equestrian parking area. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
Palisades Creek Trail above the campground and equestrian parking area. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
Inspiration Rock. Some believe that it brings you inspiration if you look down at the creek. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
Inspiration Rock. Some believe that it brings you inspiration if you look down at the creek. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
Palisades Creek shown from a bridge crossing. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
Palisades Creek shown from a bridge crossing. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
  • Back country guide and pack string near Palisades Lower Lake. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
  • Back country guide and pack string near Palisades Lower Lake. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
  • A group of hikers meet a horseman on the trail. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
  • Palisades Creek Trail above the campground and equestrian parking area. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
  • Inspiration Rock. Some believe that it brings you inspiration if you look down at the creek. Photo by USDA Forest Service Staff.
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Location: Caribou, Targee National Forest, In Targhee National Forest just east of U.S. Highway 26 between Palisades and Irwin.

  • States: Idaho
  • Counties: Bonneville

The trail leads to two mountain lakes with high scenery views. It follows Palisades Creek all the way and is very scenic. Trail is easily walked and offers viewing of cliffs with mountain sights.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing

Public Contact

Ronald Dickemore
Targee National Forest
3659 E. Ririe Hwy.
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
[email protected] • (208) 523-1412

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 5560
  • Elevation (high): 6600
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Soil
  • Tread Width (average): 24"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 10
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 25
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Mar 5, 1979
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