Hiking and Mountain Biking
Teton Valley offers hundred of miles of singletrack trails. There are endless miles of pave' that offer all levels of riding and the utmost in panoramic eye-candy.
South Fork Lodge Recommended Trails:
- Kelly Canyon
- Snake River Rim Trail
- Aspen Trail
- Mill Creek Trail
- Horseshoe Canyon
- Cave Falls
- Mesa Falls
- Kelly Canyon -
This mountain bike trail near Kelly Canyon Ski Area is a 5.4 mile loop with other options available.
The strenuous beginning doesn't last long. Highlights are the views in all directions from the top
of the mountain.
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- 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.
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- Aspen Trail -
Just a few miles east of Driggs, the Aspen Trail climbs and traverses the foothills of the
Teton Range and offers excellent views of Teton Valley. This local favorite is intermediate,
but has a few technical sections and a few creek crossings.
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- 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 fast and fun. You can create a loop by including Ski Hill Road.
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- Horseshoe Canyon -
This network of trails is about eight miles west of Driggs. By linking trails together,
you can improvise and create almost any length and difficulty of ride.
The views of the Teton Range, across the Valley, are awesome, especially in the afternoon light.
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- 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.
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- 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 visitor's center. This byway is 28.7 miles; it is closed in winter and groomed for snowmobiling and Nordic Skiing.