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Best hikes in Targhee National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Targhee National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Decoster Trail
    13.4 mi
  2. 02
    Sheep Driveway Trail
    10.5 mi
  3. 03
    Foot Trail
    9.8 mi
  4. 04
    State Highway 145
    7.7 mi
  5. 05
    Dry Fork
    7.6 mi
  6. 06
    National Forest Development Road 098
    6.9 mi
  7. 07
    Eightmile Trail
    6.5 mi
  8. 08
    Targhee Creek #027
    6.0 mi
  9. 09
    State Highway 552
    5.9 mi
  10. 10
    Davis Lake Road / State Highway 287
    4.9 mi
  11. 11
    Sawtell Peak
    4.9 mi
  12. 12
    Corral Canyon Trail
    4.9 mi
  13. 13
    Mikesell Trail
    4.8 mi
  14. 14
    National Forest Development Road 105 Trail
    4.8 mi
  15. 15
    Lake Canyon Trail
    4.6 mi
  16. 16
    State Highway 287
    4.6 mi
  17. 17
    South Horseshoe
    4.5 mi
  18. 18
    National Forest Development Road 204
    4.5 mi
  19. 19
    Meyers Creek Trail
    4.5 mi
  20. 20
    National Forest Development Road 572
    4.3 mi

When to go. Best months to visit Targhee National Forest: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.