Teton Valley

Great Trails Make For The Best Views

LLocated on the western slope of the Teton Mountain Range, the Teton Basin represents a quaint farming/ ranching community with world-class outdoor recreation opportunities.

The valley rests in the morning shadows of the majestic Teton Mountains and hosts the communities of Driggs and Victor. The east side of the valley butts up against the Teton Mountains. Due to wilderness restrictions, there are very few ATV trails available.

On the west side of the valley you have the Big Hole Mountains, or the back side of the Madison trail system. Here there are ample trails for ATVs.

Highlights

One the east side of the valley, due to the rugged terrain and close proximity to the Jedediah Smith Wilderness, there are limited off-road motorized vehicle opportunities. This area offers more hiking trails. However, on the south and west side of the Teton Basin, there are some great trails that will lead you into the Big Hole Mountain trail system.

Trail Tip

Spring stays late and winter comes early in the Teton Basin. So the best time to ride is from June through October.

More To Know

Grand Targhee Ski Resort brings a lot of winter visitors into the Teton Valley. The Teton Scenic Byway, located within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, takes you through rolling farmland and spectacular vistas of the Teton Mountains. There is also great hunting and fishing throughout the Teton Basin.

TOP TRAILS | TETON VALLEY

Baldy Knoll Trail

SHORT RIDE INTO THE WILDS. SUITABLE FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS.

On the east side of Teton Basin, just outside of Victor, the Baldy Knoll Road (FS 672) takes you to the Baldy Knoll Trail. This short trail takes you east and ends at the boundary of the Jedediah Smith Wilderness.

Kilgore

The trail starts at the mouth of Darby Canyon and is only 2.5 miles long. There are other BLM trails available in the area that skirt the mountain and can get you access to the Pinnacle Trail (FS 912) and Spring Creek Trail (FS 032).

Bpa Line Trail

A 17-MILE “LASSO LOOP.” EASY TO INTERMEDIATE.

On the south side of the Teton Basin, the BPA Line Trail (FS 031) is a large ATV trail that follows a powerline at the Southern end of Teton Valley, running east to west and extending about 8 miles along the lower portion of the mountains.

The east access is just off Highway 33 at Mike Harris Creek. It will take you through Nordell Canyon and Smith Canyon before reaching Blanchard Ridge. The Western end of the trail combines with the Woods Canyon Trail (FS 047), Upper Palisades Road (FS 253) and the Powerline trail (FS 321) to create a “lasso loop” trail of more than 17 miles of ATV recreation.

The west end of the trail goes back to Highway 31 just north of Pine Creek Pass.

HORSESHOE/PACKSADDLE TRAIL

VARIED TERRAIN WITH MIXED USE. EASY TO INTERMEDIATE.

On the west side of the Teton Basin there are multiple trails and roads that skirt the foothills of the Big Hole Mountains. But they are all somewhat connected to the Horsehoe/Packsaddle Trail (FS 235).

The trail system will take you to Packsaddle Lake (FS 381) and Packsaddle Dam (FS 508). You can also access Milk Creek Ridge (FS 951). This area has an intermix of all-vehicle roads, jeep trails, 50-inch restricted trails, single-track trails and hiking trails … so be aware of the trail restriction signage.

Trails heading west up the mountain will tie you into the Big Holes trail system in Madison county. Trails heading north will take you back to Highway 33.

JACKPINE/PINOCHLE LOOP

CONVENIENT ACCESS FROM HIGHWAY 32. EASY TO INTERMEDIATE.

Just north of Tetonia off Highway 32, FS 268 leads you to the Jackpine/ Pinochle Loop that stretches 18 miles before windying back into FS 266 and reconnects to Highway 32 about 3.5 miles to the north.

This loop is accessible to all wheeled vehicles. On the eastern edge of the loop you can turn back south on the South Jackpine road (FS 254) and head over to Indian Meadows. Or you can take the Steep Creek Trail (FS 255) or the Rammell Mountain Trail (267) back to the west.

On the north edge of the Jackpine/Pinochle Loop you can access the Briggs Cabin Trail (FS 809) which goes east five miles to the edge of the Jedediah Smith Wilderness.

RIDING AREA

NATIONAL FORESTS AIRPORTS

SKI AREAS

POINTS OF INTEREST

LODGING

Eastern Idaho yellowstoneteton.org

To plan your trip, visit: www.yellowstoneteton.org

For an interactive map with ATV trails visit: www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/atv-motorbike